Edgar "E.T." Truly Daniels II

October 14, 1936 - December 11, 2021

Mr. Edgar "E. T." Truly Daniels, II, died on Saturday, December 11, 2021, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center. He was 85. E. T. was born in Wynne, Arkansas, on October 14, 1936, to the late Eddie and Ruth Barnes Daniels. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wynne. He loved to travel the US and had traveled most of it. He loved attending all sporting events. especially the horse races. E.T. played for the Wynne Yellowjackets and was greatly proud of them. His passion in life was coaching. He coached at several schools during his career winning 3 State Champion titles in 3 different sports (basketball, football, and track) at 3 different schools. Later in life E. T. worked hard to be a good man and father. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his sons, Lance Daniels of Wynne, E. T. Daniels, III of Jonesboro, niece, Tara Jackson Burton of Memphis, and nephew Neal Jackson of Wynne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Ruth Daniels and sister, Teri Daniels Jackson. A memorial service will be held after the holidays and will be announced as soon as possible.