Roland Lewis Daniels, age 84, of Punta Gorda, Florida, died Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his home. He was born November 22, 1938, in Pine Bluff to Robert Edward and Ruby Daniels.

He flew for Federal Express for 25 years, retiring in 2000 as Captain in the DC-10.

After retirement he and his wife, Julie moved from Memphis, Tennessee to Punta Gorda, Florida, where they enjoyed boating, completing the Great American Loop from Florida to Canada and back in their trawler in 2003-2004.

They continued flying after retirement in their Beech Baron to the Bahamas, Canada, and wherever the winds would take them. After they sold their airplane, they continued to travel, taking many cruises throughout the world and spending time with friends in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Julie Daniels; his son, Christopher Bowen (Bowe) Daniels of Houston, Texas; sisters, Joyce Carpenter of Little Rock, and Barbara McConnell of Springfield, Missouri; niece, Kim Belknap of Little Rock; nephews, Bradley McConnell (Charity) of Dallas, Texas, Greg McConnell of Springfield, Missouri, Keith George of Bixby, Oklahoma; great-nephews, Jeremy Belknap (Laura) of Little Rock, Bronson McConnell of Dallas, Texas, Kirk (Elizabeth) of Terlton, Oklahoma, and Karson George of Bixby, Oklahoma; great-nieces, Landry McConell of Dallas, Texas, Suzanne Coleman (Matt) of Nixa, Missouri, and Lily McConnell of Springfield, Missouri.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, May 1, 2023, at Pisgah Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Army Honor Guard Team and under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.