Jessie Cruse Daniels

Funeral services for Jessie Cruse Daniels was held Friday, March 6, 2026 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.

Jessie Daniels, age 36, of Valliant, Okla., passed away March 4, 2026.

Jessie had a deep love for the outdoors and began fishing at an early age. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was known for being an excellent shot. He could shoot skeet like nobody’s business and took pride in his marksmanship. Jessie also loved the water and could hold his breath underwater longer than anyone around him.

Jessie had many friends he ran the river bottoms with, and those times spent outdoors with them were some of his best memories. The outdoors was where he felt most at home.

At the age of 16, Jessie’s life changed when he became a quadriplegic. For the next 20 years, he faced many challenges with strength and resilience. During those years, he was lovingly cared for by his mother, who remained by his side through the many challenges he faced. In recent years, his health struggles became increasingly difficult, but he continued to be surrounded by the love and support of his family.

Jessie was preceded in death by his grandparents. Jessie is survived by his parents, Danny Daniels and Cindy Daniels of Valliant; his sisters: Shelby Daniels Tunnell and husband of Valliant; Tiffany Jeter and husband of Holly Creek, Okla., and Melissa Sheldon and husband of Stephens City, Va. He is also survived by his nieces and his nephew. Jessie is further survived by his maternal aunts; his maternal uncle; and his paternal uncle, along with many other extended family members and friends who loved him dearly.

Bro. Mike Mings officiated the service, under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.