Elijah (Eli) McDaniel of Charlotte, NC (formally of Bellingham, MA) died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 4, 2019 in Charlotte, NC. He was born June 14, 1933 in Kinston, NC to the late Frank and Florence (Battle) McDaniel.

Mr. McDaniel is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mrs. Norma McDaniel of the home and one sister Bertha McDaniel of Stittsville, Ontario, Canada. Four daughters, Debra Breedy of Hackensack, NJ, Regina Solemina (Gerald) of Methuen, MA, Michelle Browne of Matthews, NC and Karen Cruz (Ruben) of Matthew, NC, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He was pre-deceased by his daughter Judith Berry Nix, parents Frank and Florence, brothers Frank Jr., Robert and John. Sisters Hazel Dillahunt, Ethel Flowers, and Nellie Rae McDaniel.

Mr. McDaniel moved to Boston, MA in 1954 where he gained employment with Raytheon until his retirement in 1984 after 25 years with the company.After retirement from Raytheon, Mr. McDaniel relocated his family to Charlotte, NC and became the sole proprietor of NipDrip Handyman Services for 35 years and was well known in the community.