Brother Owen Daniel

Brothers & Sisters –

We hope this finds you well.

We reach out to you to share the news of the passing of Brother Owen Daniel this past weekend.Brother Daniel spent much his time serving youth in his home troop and district as well as serving the Northeast Georgia Council through his support of programs and properties. He was a longtime member of Mowogo Lodge and was a former Scoutmaster of Troop 499 in Grayson, Georgia. Brother Daniel was received the Vigil Honor in 1984 and was named “Leke” that translates as “Loyal One” in the Lenni-Lenape native American language.

He began his involvement in Scouting began as his sons Ricky and David entered the program in the late 1970’s. Both of his sons and several others earned the Eagle Scout rank under his mentorship in Troop 499. To provide the best program possible and as a sign of his belief in the Scouting program, he completed Wood Badge training in course SE 319 in 1982. In recognition of his service and leadership, Brother Daniel was awarded the District Award of Merit, the Silver Beaver award, as well as the Order of the Arrow Founder’s Award in 1987. Brother Daniel served as Scoutmaster of one the contingent troops to the 1985 and 1989 National Scout Jamborees. He served on the Northeast Georgia Council Properties Committee for many years as well as Chapter Adviser of the former Tsali Chapter of Mowogo Lodge.

In addition to his service to Scouting, Brother Daniel was deliberate and committed to his spiritual responsibilities and was a charter member and deacon of the Woodlake Baptist Church in Walnut Grove. Because of his efforts in Scouting and dedication to his faith, he was awarded with Scouting’s Good Shepard religious emblem for adults.

Services for Brother Daniel include a visitation this Friday, November 13, at the Eternal Hills Funeral Home in Snellville (3594 Stone Mountain Highway) from 5-8PM and from 10-11AM Saturday, November 14. The service will follow and beginning at 11AM.

Below is a link to his Obituary & Services page:

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/snellville-ga/owen-daniel-13111519

Please keep the Daniel family in your thoughts as they navigate this difficult transition. If you are able to attend the service, complete Scout uniform with your Order of the Arrow sash is appropriate attire.

Thank you, Brother Leke.Godspeed, sir.

Mowogo Lodge, Northeast Georgia Council, BSA