Daniel was born in Laurel and attended West Jones High School and Jones County College.  He graduated from Ole Miss with a degree in English.  He has obtained both a Master of Divinity degree and a Doctor of Ministry degree. Daniel has spent most of his years in ministry in north Mississippi, but he and his wife Kris who is also a graduate of West Jones are glad to be back home in Laurel.  They have three daughters -Sarah, Elizabeth and Kathryn. In addition to his passion for serving the church, Daniel enjoys golf, fishing and attending sporting events.