Obituary of Robert "Bob" McDaniels

Robert "Bob" Morgan McDaniels of Bay City, MI passed away on January 2, 2018 at the age of 73. He was the son of the late Georgia and Reginald McDaniels and brother to the late Geraldine McDaniels. Bob was a 1963 graduate of Bay City Central High School, and a 1967 graduate of Central Michigan University where he was known as the first African American Drum Major in the school's history. Most notably in 1964, the traditional CMU ceremony around the Chippewa Tree began when Bob McDaniels as Drum Major Led the Marching Chips behind a single file circling a tree following a close away win against Northern Illinois. The tradition followed the team home and remains today at CMU. He is survived by his loving son Robert Scott McDaniels, daughter Lisa Marie McDaniels and granddaughters, Ariana and Daniella McDaniels. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday April 4, 2018 at the Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home, Inc. 700 N. Monroe Street, Bay City. Reverend John Davis will officiate. Bob will be laid to rest with his mother at Greenridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those considering an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) at www.uncf.org in memory of Bob McDaniels. To sign online guestbook, visit www.hyattewald.com All sympathy store items must be sent directly to the family home.