Evan Thomas McDaniel lived his life with an open heart and kind spirit. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson and friend. Evan spent his early years in Oakdale, Louisiana before moving to Tomball, Texas with his family. He was an avid student and liked by teachers and classmates. Evan started Cub Scouts as a Tiger Cub and had achieved the rank of Life Scout in Troop 113. With Troop 113, Evan went on many scouting campouts throughout Texas and summer camps in Alabama, Colorado, and Tennessee. Evan was recognized as a leader within the troop. He enjoyed playing a variety of sports including many years as a Little League pitcher and offensive lineman for Tomball Junior High and Tomball High School.

In his free time, Evan enjoyed shooting hoops with his beloved sister and bribing her to take him to get ice cream and hanging out with his extended Louisiana family. He loved his grandparents dearly - on trips back to Oakdale he would want to stay an even number of nights so he could equally spend time at their homes. The McDaniel family took many family trips together to the Texas Hill Country, Arkansas, Colorado and most recently Costa Rica. Evan was known for his warm smile and friendliness.

Evan is survived by his parents David & Jenny McDaniel, his sister Lily; grandparents Tom McDaniel & Glenda Ballard McDaniel; Huey & Mary Bertrand; Uncle Chris & Aunt Callie McDaniel and cousins Brennan, Cullen & Aaron; Uncle Scotty & Aunt Suzanne McDaniel and cousins Mary Grace, Mikey & Jake; Uncle Jeff & Aunt Becky Johnson and cousins Nick & Zach and other family members and friends in Louisiana and Texas. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Gerald Henry Johnson, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Boy Scout Troop 113 indicating this is a memorial gift for Evan McDaniel. Donations can be mailed to BSA Troop 113, 14090 FM 2920 Suite G-141, Tomball, TX 77377 or via Venmo at: Accounting-TroopOne-Thirteen.

The McDaniel family thanks you for your love, thoughts, and prayers during this time of sorrow.