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Lewis Daniels Obituary
AGE: 84 • Ocean Grove
Lewis A. Daniels, Sr., age 84, of Ocean Grove born September 16, 1927, Lewis went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, Sept. 3, 2012. Lew Daniels studied at Drexel Institute, Philadelphia College of the Bible, and Philadelphia Musical Academy where he studied conducting under Dimitri Metropolis. He was a member of the US Army Counter Intelligence Corps unit during the Korean War. He headed Cocker Weber Brush Company in Telford, PA, retiring in 2003. He served as Minister of Music at churches in Philadelphia and Richboro, PA and Roselle Park and Hazlet, NJ. At Ocean Grove, Lew began song leading in 1949 and became Director of Music for the Camp Meeting in 1966, spanning 39 years to retire in 2004. He was a member of St. Paul's UMC in Ocean Grove.
Mr. Daniels is predeceased by two brothers, Paul and Karl, and an infant grandson, Jacob. Lewis is survived by his wife, Faith; son, Lewis Jr., and his wife Sharon and their families; daughters, Lynn and Elaine LePree and her husband John and their family.
There will be a gathering for family and friends at the Ocean Grove Tabernacle at 1pm on Saturday. Memorial gifts may be made to the OGCMA Choir Fund or St. Paul's Church. Francioni, Taylor & Lopez Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Keith Carpenter
August 31, 2014
In memory of a dear man who is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior. Our lives are richer for knowing him and richly blessed by his gift for music.
MARIE CHRASTINA
September 26, 2012
THE DANIELS FAMILY
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIE TO THE FAMILY.HE WAS A GREAT GUY.I LOVED SINGING WHITH HIM WHEN HE WAS IN TABERNACLE CONDUCTING.
Joyce & Bill Heineman
September 11, 2012
Joyce and I are sorry of Lewis's death. We still refer to "Daniels" house no matter who lives there in Penns Park!You were a good neighbor.
September 10, 2012
Faith--
We were saddened when hearing about Lew..
Knowing he is with the Lord offers the most comfort..
We are still in New Mexico but our thoughts are with you....we loved meeting you and Lew occasionally on the boardwalk in Bradley Beach...
Steve & Mindy Suhre
Douglas Hampson
September 8, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Faith and their children and family at their loss. Ocean Grove has loss a great friend and music leader.
I have many wonderful memories of the OG Choir Festival with Lew. I'm sure our Lord has him directing a heavenly choir.
God Bless,
Doug Hampson, OG and Addisville Reformed Church
Jason Tramm
September 7, 2012
My prayers for Faith and the family. I was proud to call him a colleague and a friend. He was always so helpful and kind. I'm sure he is leading the choirs of angels above.
Pat & Tom Darnsteadt
September 7, 2012
Lew's "trademark" smile will be sorely missed! May God Bless him and his family.
Alan Olesky
September 6, 2012
I only knew Lou through the Annual Choir Festival but it was enough to know how wonderful he was and how much he was loved by many. My thoughts and prayer go out to all who will miss him dearly.
Ed Dowdall
September 6, 2012
I have such great memories of joy and music working with Lew as a young person and as an adult. He will be greatly missed.
Kelly Wagner
September 6, 2012
So sorry to hear about such a great loss to the Ocean Grove community. Prayers go out to his many friends and family. I'M sure he has joined with his fellow choir singers like Jay and Joan who have gone before him to prepare a place for him in God's Kingdom and is leading them in a great rendition of "When We All Get to Heaven"
Rev. X. Peter Wernett
September 6, 2012
Suzanne and I are so sorry to receive the news of Lew's passing. We have many great memories of our time together during our years at OG. When I think of music & choirs in OG I think of Lew and smile. WIsh we were closer and could attend the service. What a great legacy he leaves. Our love and support to Faith, Lewis Jr., Lynn, Elaine and families.
Jim DeLorenzo
September 6, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May you smile at your happy memories of your times together.
Pamela White
September 5, 2012
Prayers for Faith, Lynn, and the rest of the family. I well long remember his faith and smile.
Juliana Asamoah
September 5, 2012
I waited For the Lord on high. I waited And He heard my cry
He pulled me out of my despair. He taught me how to walk, from fear into security; from quicksand to the Rock.
I sing to let the people know, that I have been restored so they will kneel and understand to return and trust in the Lord.
Rich & Shirley Hiller
September 5, 2012
Lew will be missed by all who know him. We know that he is leading a bigger choir now and they are better off since he arrived. Our prayers go out to Faith and family.
Steven Carle
September 5, 2012
My sincerest condolences to Faith and the rest of the family. I had the privilege of working for Lew and Faith at the Shawmont, as well as singing under Lew in the Auditorium Choir, and I always found him to be upbeat and enthusiastic, a real blessing to those around him. Truly a man of God who will be sorely missed.
Lovella Naylor
September 5, 2012
My mother, Thelma Naylor of York, PA, attended camp meeting and the choir festival for many years in Ocean Grove. She thought no one could conduct as well as Lew Daniels, and every summer she looked forward to seeing him on the stage conducting the choir and leading the congregation in song. I know her spirit was present as we sang "Blessed Assurance" in honor of Lew Monday night in the Great Auditorium.
Pastor Darryl Matthews
September 5, 2012
Bro Lew rests from his labor of love for his Lord at Ocean Grove but his works do follow him. One of my great memories of OG worship was the grand music tradition in the auditorium lead by Lew. May the God of peace and the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit minister to the Daniels family during this time of transition.
Laurie Packard (Long)
September 5, 2012
Lew will be missed
Diane Serine-Maher
September 5, 2012
Lew and Faith have been such special people in my life. Singing in the choir and working at the Shawmont were some of my happiest days. Lew set a wonderful example of what it means to walk with Christ. Enjoy eternity, Lew. I hope to sing with you again some day.
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