Kill Devil Hills – Carl Harris Daniel Jr. 84, of Kill Devil Hills NC passed on August 7, 2022 in Norfolk, VA. Carl was born January 25, 1938 in Raliegh NC. He was the son of Carl Harris Daniel Sr. and Mildred (Morris) Daniel- both deceased.
Carl or “Harris” as he was best known, graduated from Middlesex High School in 1956. After high school, Harris joined the United States Army becoming a member of the famous 82nd Airborne in Ft Bragg, NC.
After serving his country honorably, Harris settled down in Zebulon, NC where he founded and owned his own business- Daniel’s restaurant. Eventually, Harris became a professional electrician. He was a member of the International Brotherhood Electrical Workers until he retired in 2000. Harris was also a 32nd Degree Mason, and served his community as a Shriner for more than 50 years.
He and the love of his life, Phyllis L. (Bennett) Daniel married August 8, 1988. They resided happily together in the Outer Banks NC since 2001. Harris was a member of Colington United Methodist Church.
Harris leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Phyllis, daughters Tammy Daniel, Katie Campbell, and Betty King; son, Jeff Bennett; granddaughters, Shannon Lowery and Shatara Hicks; grandsons, Jeffrey King, Jeff Bennett Jr., Josh Bennett, and Chad Bennett; his sister, Barbara Daniel; his brother, Jerry Daniel, and ten great- grand children.
As Harris requested the family is honoring his plans for cremation and there are no plans for a memorial service. Please share a word of comfort or a fond memory with the family at www.gallopfuenralservices.com.