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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Jul 3, 2024

Dorris Caldwell "Jim" Daniel Jr. died June 30 at age 89. After college Daniel entered the U.S. Army Reserve receiving his honorable discharge in 1963. He received his law degree from George Washington University Law School. In 1974 he joined the law firm of Daniel, Burton, Bolin & LaRoche in Murfreesboro. In 1991 he began a private practice as a Social Security Disability attorney, retiring in 2008. Daniel was a past president of the Nashville chapter of the Federal Bar Association and a member of the Tennessee Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He served as a board member of Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee & the Cumberlands until his retirement. A memorial service is planned at First Presbyterian Church, 210 N Spring St., Murfreesboro 37130, on July 13 at 1 p.m. CDT, preceded by entombment at the church’s Columbarium with family only. A reception will be held in the church’s Common Room following the service. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be sent to Shriner’s Children Hospital and the First Presbyterian Church’s Music Ministry.