George Milam Daniel, age 81 of Edgewood Dr., Carrollton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born February 2, 1932 in Macon, Georgia to George Oswald Daniel and Mattie Banna Milam Daniel. George married Verla Moore in Carrollton on June 2, 1957. They shared a wonderful life for 57 years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and mentor. In the 70's George opened his store, Wheels N Things, located just off the square in Carrollton. He retired in 1995 and continued his community involvement by working at the Carrollton Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts Department through 2011. He was a charter member of the Carrollton Optimist Club beginning in 1969 to present, having served in numerous capacities including that of District Governor of Georgia. In 2009 in recognition of his service he became one of only 20 members since 1939 to be inducted into the Optimist Hall of Fame. George served in the U.S. Coast Guard, was a member of the Carroll Masonic Lodge, served for over ten years in the Carrollton High School Band Booster and was a long time member of the Carrollton Presbyterian Church. His love for his family and friends was evident in every part of his life. He always listened and guided them with countless talks at the kitchen table. George served his country, his community and most importantly his family. He will be missed by many. Survivors include his wife, Verla M. Daniel; sons, Jeff Daniel, Mike Daniel; daughters and son-in-law, Christy and Jeff Jennings, Kelley Daniel all of Carrollton; grandchildren, Kirk Denham, Laurel Denham, Joseph Daniel, Zachariah Daniel, Jeremiah Daniel, Erin Daniel, Abigale Daniel, Sara Daniel, Ben Daniel, Rhett Daniel, Mason Daniel, Cooper Daniel, Jake Jennings, Carley Jennings, Chloe Culverhouse, Blake Culverhouse and great grandchild, Clayton Daniel. The family will receive friends at Almon Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, September 20 at 2 p.m. at the Carrollton Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jan Stewart Tolbert officiating. Music will be my Mimi Gentry. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Optimist Club and the Carrollton Parks Recreation and Cultural Arts Department. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carrollton Presbyterian Church or the Optimist Club of Carrollton. Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com. Almon Funeral Home of Carrollton has charge of arrangements.