Gary Watson Daniels, age 81 of Paris, Illinois went to be with his Lord at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020 at his residence. He was a professional photographer, and also was a news photographer for WCIA Channel 3.  He was a United States Marine Corps Reserves veteran and a member of Lake Ridge Christian Church.

Born October 31, 1938 in Urbana, Illinois, he was the son of the late Al and Christine (Watson) Daniels. He married Jean (Hildebrand) Daniels at the Methodist Church in Mahomet, Illinois in 1959 and she survives.  Gary is also survived by a daughter Kelli (John) Powell of Evansville, Indiana, a brother Doug (Eleanor) Daniels of Champaign, Illinois, 2 grandchildren, Brandon Bisch of Lincoln, Nebraska and Haley (Alex) Zimmerman of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, two step grandchildren, Derrick (Kelli Brumett) Powell and Amanda (Jake) Wojkovich, both of Evansville, Indiana, two step great grandchildren, Luke and Addie Wojkovich, both of Evansville, Indiana, a sister-in-law Sandy Crabtree of Paris, Illinois and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Shawn Daniels.

Visitation for Mr. Daniels will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2020 at Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home with Rev. Nate Alexander officiating.  Burial will follow in Edgar Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Gary's name may be made to Lake Ridge Christian Church.  For online condolences, please visit www.stewartandcarrollfuneralhome.com .