Ronald Clay "Ronn" McDaniel Jr

Ronald "Ronn" McDaniel Jr., 55, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on March 8, 2026. Born on October 17, 1970, in Texarkana, he spent his life in the community he loved and proudly called home.

Ronn was the beloved son of Ronald McDaniel Sr. and Becky McDaniel, who raised him in Texarkana and remained an important part of his life. Their love and support helped shape a man who valued family deeply and carried that same devotion into his own life as a father and grandfather.

He served his community for many years as a police officer with the Texarkana Texas Police Department. Ronn carried a deep sense of duty and pride in protecting others, and his work reflected a man willing to stand up for and serve those around him.

Above all, the role Ronn cherished most was being a father and “Poppy.” He was the proud dad of three daughters—Destiny, DeLana, and Abigail—who meant everything to him. His girls were his greatest pride, and he never missed an opportunity to speak of them with joy and admiration. Many of the most cherished memories of Ronn live in the simple moments of fatherhood: doing his daughters’ hair and nails when they were little, sharing laughter, and always making sure his girls felt loved and protected. Later in life, becoming “Poppy” to his grandchildren brought him some of his greatest joys. His grandbabies were the light of his world, and he treasured every moment spent with them, especially taking Layton on tractor rides and simply being surrounded by their laughter and energy.

Ronn is survived by his parents, Ronald McDaniel Sr. and Becky McDaniel; his daughters, Destiny (Dakota) Robinson of Charlottesville, Virginia, DeLana (Kenny) Purtell of Texarkana, Texas, and Abigail (Taylor) Johnson of Texarkana, Arkansas; and his beloved grandchildren, Layton, Lakeley, Mia, Ledger, Jaxon, Denver, and Declan. He also leaves behind extended family, friends, and former colleagues who will remember him for his service, his heart, and the deep love he carried for his family.