Daniel Tyler

Williams

Daniel T. Williams was born to the late Isaac Lewis Williams and the late Genoa Hannon Williams on May 10, 1939 in Winn, Alabama. Surrounded by family, he departed this life on July 2, 2019.

Daniel T. Williams accepted Christ at a very young age and remained a faithful member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Winn, Alabama until his death – having served as Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School and a trustee. He was also a former member of the Bethlehem Masonic Lodge # 866. Bro. Daniel Williams received his early education in the Bethlehem Elementary School and graduated from Clarke County Training School (1957). He also attended Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama where he majored in English and served as one of the chauffeurs for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. Williams was gainfully employed at Olin Chemical Plant in McIntosh, Alabama for 48 years prior to his retirement and was an exceptionally loyal employee. While employed with Olin, he formed many enduring friendships with co-workers and remained in close relationship with them.

His sister, the late Helen Ruth (the late KT) Baldwin, and sister-in-law, Ottie Mae Williams, preceded him in death.

He leaves to remember his life a loving and devoted wife of 58 years – Dorothy Mae Williams of Winn, Alabama – three children: Felecia Williams-Jackson of Winn, Alabama; Kenneth Glenn (Annie) Williams of Meridian, Mississippi; Clinton Devan (Sandra) Williams of Meridian, Mississippi; two brothers: Isaac Othello "Chief" Williams of Winn, Alabama and Willie Frank (Verna) Williams of Winn, Alabama. Also left to remember and celebrate his life are nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and "honorary" grandchildren – along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Daniel T. Williams was a compassionate family man and generous person who touched the lives of everyone he encountered. He will be greatly missed and will live eternally in the minds and spirits of all who had the pleasure of knowing him.