William R. "Bill" McDaniel , of Johnson City and longtime superintendent of Pedernales Falls State Park, died June 2, 2024 in an auto accident near Johnson City. He was 69.

Bill was born March 11, 1955 in Corvallis, Oregon to Bruce and Margery McDaniel, who later settled in Houston. He was a graduate of Spring Branch High School, Stephen F. Austin State University and the Central Texas Police Academy.

After assignments with Texas Parks & Wildlife at Galveston, Lake Somerville and Sea Rim State Parks, he was appointed superintendent of Pedernales Falls State Park, where he served from 1990 until his retirement in 2014.

Survivors include Kathryn Phillips of Spokane, WA; his former spouse Gayle Shackelford of Austin; brother Dudley McDaniel of Boerne; daughter Anne Shackelford of Austin; son David Shackelford (Mallory) of Dripping Springs; grandchildren Ava and Sid; and Marvin, his closest companion and best friend.

A public memorial service in Johnson City is planned for the fall.  In lieu of flowers, donations are invited to the Friends of the Pedernales Falls State Park, 2585-B Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX  78636