Remembering Terry Daniels - SETTA Board Member, local tennis player and friend to all

From Broussard's Mortuary

Terry Lynn Daniels was a loved and amazing man. He not only was loved immeasurably, but he loved immeasurably. He went to live in a mansion that was not built by him but by His Savior. He left for Glory on March 25, 2013 surrounded by a room full of family and friends. We strongly suspect that Terry and his dad are already roaming around Heaven and commenting on the types of structures and the building materials that God used. Charles has probably already picked out places for all of his family and we imagine that Terry is helping to get them ready. We would imagine they involve a grill for steak, some type of water fountain, and extra cabinets for Styrofoam cups. We hope they are located near a tennis court for him, Josh and all of their tennis buddies and a swimming pool for Diane, Brooke, Bree, and all of their friends!

Terry was born on May 20, 1957 which was seven months after Diane was born...and he never let her forget that he married an older woman. He was born to precious parents, Charles and Lucille Daniels, and as mentioned Charles was waiting for him when he arrived. They loved him, cherished him, and taught him to know and serve God.

He is also survived by his wife, Diane Daniels, whom he lovingly called Lyd. They were third grade sweethearts and married when TD was 19 and Diane was 20. They lived, loved, and enjoyed life together to its fullest for 36 years. They graduated together from Kountze High School in 1975 and Terry went on to receive a civil engineering degree from Lamar University.

He is survived by three beautiful children, Josh Daniels and Brooke and Brad Moczygemba, all of Kountze. Terry loved his children beyond words. He was proud of their every accomplishment and absolutely loved every single minute that he had with them. He tried to anticipate what Brooke wanted and needed before she ever mentioned it. And he did this up until Monday! He was so proud to have Brad in our family and considered him a son. He loved coaching Josh as a child in baseball, carrying him to tennis tournaments all over Texas as a teenager, and just spending time with him outdoors as an adult.

He is survived by his Granddaughter, Bree Elise Moczygemba. Words are just not adequate for how much he loved her. She called him TPaw, and he lived to hear her say his name. TPaw loved Bree to the moon and back and would have walked coals just to feel her arms around his neck.

He is also survived by his sister and business partner, Janet Daniels of Sour Lake. He loved and admired her intelligence, strength, and will. He also loved her children, Charrisa and J. C. Lewis and their son, Jackson Charles and, Adam Piazza. He is also survived by his extended family, Charles and Estelle Ramby who loved and treated him as the son they never had.

Terry worked for his dad at Daniels' Building and Construction since he was in junior high and continued to run the company with his sister and mom until his time of death. The employees of Daniels' Building and Construction are like an extended family to Terry and Janet. Terry took great pride in his company and made many friends through his business dealings. The evidence of his talents are found far and wide through the construction of Ford Park, and the many schools, hospitals, business buildings, churches, etc. that their company built. He was a man that could erect huge buildings, multiply 3 digits by 3 digits in his head, remember formulas that most couldn't even read, but he could not figure out Facebook! He was most proud of his church, Cornerstone Baptist Church. Not only did he cherish the building that he helped erect but the love and fellowship within its walls.

Terry was an avid tennis player. He may not strike you as one at first glance...but he loved to play and was good! He watched every move, kept every point, and woe be to those that missed a call or made an incorrect one!

Terry is known for his driving antics and knew most highway patrolmen by first name. He never made a mistake while driving, but unfortunately, most other drivers did.

Terry was an extraordinary man. This world will not be the same without him. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. His wish today would be that all would come to know Christ and that he will see everyone he knows on the streets of gold one day.

All celebrations will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church at 1600 South Pine in Kountze, Texas. A gathering of friends will be from 5 until 8 on Wednesday, March 27. A celebration of TD's life will be on Thursday, March 28 beginning at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at Old Hardin Cemetery, Kountze. A family request is in lieu of flowers, you may make contributions in Terry's name to the building fund of Cornerstone Baptist Church, P. O. Box 2220, Kountze.

Complete and updated information may be found at www.broussards1889.com

Directions from Beaumont

1.  Take U.S. 287 N/US-69 N/US-96 N toward Lumberton

2.  Exit on the left onto U.S. 287 N/US-69 N/S Lhs Dr toward Kountze/Lufkin Destination will be on the right about 12.7 miles

3.  Cornerstone Baptist Church at 1600 South Pine in Kountze, Texas

Terry was a good friend, tennis player and a valued SETTA Board Member.  I am thankful for having the chance to know Terry and will miss him.