There were also other great Stewards and Stewardess pioneer contributors in the early years that included: Bill and Mary Stone, Mary Young, Wash and Georgia Winchester, Azalee Smith, B. (Pap) Smith, Mattie Anderson, Hattie McKinney, Lula Rice, Emma Douglass Payne, Annie Cobbs-Thomas, Vina Cobbs, Elmore Baker, Ellen Winchester, John and Addie Southern, and Edward Southern. Still there were others who in the early years assisted in Daniel-Gray’s progression, and they were Jimmie Tramble, Angie Douglass, Janie Pitts, Hudie and Sewilla Nelson, Sr., Hudie Shelton, Earnest Douglass, Janie Townsend, Myrtly Sneed, Henry and Verna Hickerson-Southern, and Will Jones.

Included still other generations who grew up in this church are: The Lawrence’s, Winchester’s, Stone’s, Southern’s, Douglass’, Young’s, Nelson’s and Bevel’s.

It is interesting to know in the history of Daniel-Gray that two (2) families of six generations have grown up in this church. In later years, this building being used for church and school was destroyed by a storm; however, it was rebuilt on the same location.

Around 1912 under the pastorate of Rev. A.H. Daniel, and some of the faithful few pioneers were involved in the transaction of acquiring the present site which is located at the corner of Wilson and South East Streets. When this building was completed the name was change from South Sherman to Daniel Chapel. This was a monumental moment in time for the community of South Sherman and church family.

The church suffered many hardships and disappointments during the early years; however, more and more believers joined the Daniel Chapel church family. God strengthened the dedicated leadership and enabled all to press forward to the high calling… “They had Christ’s own promise which can never fail!” The church remained a frame structure and worship continued with the pioneer families as Trustees, Stewardess’, Class Leaders, Missionary Sisters, Epworth League Leaders – Sunday School Teachers.

Pastors came and went as they served their respective tenures. As years passed, Rev. J.R. Know was assigned as Pastor of Daniel Chapel. It was under Rev. Know the first re-modeling was completed. Much credit goes to Rev. Know for his courage to make an environment to serve the Lord in righteousness.

Some years later, Rev. Percy L. Gray was assigned to Daniel Chapel. It was under Rev. Gray’s active leadership that the second re-modeling to the frame of the church was completed. A new concrete porch added along with other additions which contributed to the churches appearance on a grand scale. It was then the members unanimously added ‘Gray’ to bring the church to its current name of Daniel-Gray. Rev Gray also set the church goal of obtaining a “Home” for the ministry and work of the church’s Pastor and family – at this time the church parsonage was purchased. After the Country School District (Choctaw) gave Daniel-Gray the property where the school was located, Daniel-Gray changed the property to C.C. Mayhew for the Old parsonage site. However, Rev. Gray did not get to enjoy the parsonage for he was transferred to another church.

During most of the indebtedness arising under the pastors, various functions, Teas, Church Dinners, various religious entertainment, and membership assessments assisted in financially securing and keeping the church in operating status. Following Rev. Gray as an “active leader and builder” was Rev I.B. Brooks in 1953. Rev. Brooks was in his eleventh year as a Pastor of Daniel-Gray when he was forced to retire due to ill health. Although a short time after his assignment to Daniel-Gray, Rev. Brooks had a dream to build a brick edifice at the corner of Wilson and South East Streets – this dream was presented to the church family. Because of his spiritual ability and leadership, the loyalty and faith of Daniel-Gray’s members was tested and they accepted. The members showed in their hearts as in the 4th Chapter in the 6th verse of Nehemiah – “The people had a mind to work.”

On a glorious sunny day in October 1957, Rev. William Price, former Presiding Elder of the Dallas District, brought the Ground Breaking message. While the building was being constructed, worship service was held in the two front rooms of the old parsonage. In 1958, the cornerstone was laid and the members marched from the parsonage to the Fellowship Hall where they worshipped until the sanctuary was furnished. Within a few months, the church family marched out of the Fellowship Hall and into the sanctuary. After service in the sanctuary for a short time, on Sunday, April 29, 1963, the Furniture Dedication Services were held with Rev. Brooks giving the introductory statement, Alice V. Coleman giving the “Need for Furniture”, Itasca Coleman “Presenting the Furniture,” and William L. Bevels “Accepting for the Daniel-Gray Church Family”.

Rev. Brooks fought a great fight. It was his heart’s desire to remain on the job until the debt was liquidated; however, God called Rev. Brooks to refreshment. To the honor and glory of Rev. Brooks and by God’s help, the promissory note on the church was paid in full. By time the note was paid in full, Rev. J. Henry Alston was the Presiding Elder and the Rev. T.G. Kirkpatrick was the acting Pastor.