Rev. Hugh B. Daniel

Rev. Hugh B. Daniel, 96, of Amarillo, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 5, 2025 at The Church at Bushland, with Pastor Jeff Ponder and Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Immediately following, there will be a reception for family and friends held at the church.

Hugh was born July 29, 1928 in Plainview, Texas to Rev. Newton and Thelma Daniel. As a young man, Hugh achieved the rank of Eagle Scout by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He graduated from Lefors High School. Hugh knew early on that he was being called to serve his Lord Jesus. He went on to earn his Bachelor degree at McMurry University. He earned his Masters of Divinity from SMU. Hugh married the love of his life, Joy Huff on September 5, 1950 in Panhandle, Texas. Together, they raised two children, Dawn and Dane, and enjoyed 52 wonderful years of marriage.

Hugh served the Lord as an ordained Methodist Minister in the Northwest Texas Conference for 42 years. He pastored the following churches; the Clyde Circuit as a student pastor, Renner, New Home, Overton in Lubbock, Idalou, Tahoka, Lockney, Quanah, Lamesa, and retired while in Midland in 1993. Hugh was an avid photographer, talented wood carver, skilled knife sharpener, and a gifted marksman. In 1955, he became the State Marksmanship Champion of Texas held by the Texas Rifle Association, competing against 64 finalist. Hugh’s love of outdoor activities included hunting, fishing, camping, riding motorcycles and 4-wheelers. Hugh served as Chaplain of the Texas Wood Carver Guild and co-led the “One Way Youth Camp” at Ceta Canyon for many years. He attended The Church at Bushland for the last several years and he was active in the Men’s Bible Study. Hugh was a man of strong faith who felt it was an honor and a privilege to dedicate his time and talents to serving the Lord. He will be remembered for his love of God, his belief in the Holy Spirit, his devotion to his family, and the service he rendered to the communities in which he lived.

Hugh was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joy Daniel; two brothers, Wesley Daniel and Phillip Daniel; and a grandson, Jordan Riley.

Survivors include his daughter, Dawn Riley and husband Jerry of Amarillo; his son, Dane Daniel and wife Robin of West Fork, AR; a brother, Sam Daniel and wife Mary of Seward, AK; five grandchildren, Zane Henderson and wife Kate, Weston Riley and wife Angie, Leeza Stone and husband Tye, David Riley and wife Anne and Matthew Daniel and wife Haylei; and five great-grandchildren, Jack, Mac, Raina, Raghen and Braydan.

The family suggests memorial donations may be made to Ceta Canyon, at 37201 FM 1721, Happy Texas, 79042.