Chad Rae McDaniel

Chad Rae McDaniel, 44, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024. 

Born on September 13, 1979, in Statesville, NC, he was the son of the late Sylvia McDaniel Clendenin and the late Jack Clendenin.

Chad was a sweet and extremely caring person. He received a Bachelor’s degree in business from Catawba college. He enjoyed weight lifting, video gaming, and drinking beer in his spare time. He had a collection of comic books and toys from his childhood that he cherished. He loved hats, sneakers, and could eat pizza several times a week. Chad also loved traveling and doing new things. He loved and missed his mother, Sylvia, very much and talked about her often. 

Chad is survived by his uncle, Gary McDaniel and wife Vickie; girlfriend, Melissa McLester and her two children Colton and Brooklyn. 

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com. 

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414, (843) 722-8371.