Ernest Gilbert Daniels

November 18, 1956 - March 25, 2016

Obituary For Ernest Gilbert Daniels

Colonel ( USAF Ret) Ernest Gilbert Daniels, MD, 59 of Raleigh, died Friday morning, March 25th 2016. A native of Reno, Nevada, Ernest graduated a five-time letterman in wrestling and football from Earl Wooster High School, Reno, NV, in 1974. He attended Colorado State University, earning his Bachelors degree in Microbiology in 1978. Ernest received his doctorate in medicine and completed his residency at Ohio State University, where he met his wife Kathleen. Ernest served 32 years in the Air Force, retiring a Colonel in 2011. After retirement, he continued serving our veterans as medical director at the Raleigh VA clinic.

Ernest is survived by his parents Sylvia and Bill Daniels, wife Kathleen (Kathy) Rickard, three children Kenneth, Andrew and Kelly, brother Steven, sister Lynette and countless other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents Gilbert and Irene Selfridge and brother Colonel ( USAF Ret) James Michael Daniels.

Funeral service will be held at 11am Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with reception following 11401 Leesville Rd Raleigh NC 27613. All are welcome. Internment shall be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to your local ALS chapter.

Services

30 Mar

Funeral Service

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Church 11401 Leesville Road RALEIGH, NC 27613 Get Directions »

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September 01, 2020

Bill lincourt

So sorry for your loss. Erie was a wonderful man and a great husband and father. I'm glad I knew him. Bill lincourt
September 01, 2020

Karen Amrine

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September 01, 2020

Catherine Scott-Wilson

Dear Kathy - We were so sad to learn of Ernie's passing. Our thoughts and hearts go out to you and your family. Catherine Scott-Wilson and Kerrick Wilson
September 01, 2020

Karen A

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Jessica

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September 01, 2020

S Savage

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in Psalm 34:18. "God is close to the broken-hearted and saves those crushed in spirit. "Make God your comfort. He "heals the broken-hearted." Psalm 147:3 and provides "refuge and strength in times of distress." Psalm 46:1
September 01, 2020

james reno

I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Daniels passing. He treated me for years at the Raleigh VA. I always enjoyed our appointments and especially discussing our military careers. I have truly missed seeing him. He was a great man and will be greatly missed. May the Lord be with the family as you cope with this loss. James Reno
September 01, 2020

Susan Greiner

Dear Kenny, Andrew, and Kelly I was so saddened to read of your dad's passing, please accept my deepest sympathy. I always remember your dad as such a gentleman, you are all in my thoughts and prayers, please express my sympathy to your mom. Sincerely , Susan Greiner
September 01, 2020

R Louisa Faust

Dear Kathy and Family, I read of your loss and want to express my sympathy to all of you. During his life, he touched the lives of many and will be thought of often. May your many shared family memories bring you comfort during this special time. May your prayers bring you the peace of God to guard your hearts. Philippians 4:6,7 My sincere condolence to all.
September 01, 2020

Jessica Memory

Mr. Daniels was a wonderful man and I am so glad I got to know him. Thoughts and prayers to the Family. -Jessica Memory
September 01, 2020

Major James Grzech

I had the extraordinary privilege to work directly for Colonel Daniels while he was here at the 315th AMDS. He is an outstanding man and was a great mentor. I find my mind wandering back to the times when he was teaching me the ropes. I sorely miss him.