Danny Lee Williams, age 56, of Sesser and formerly of Johnston City, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2019 at his home.
A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Family Church of God in Zeigler, with Bro. Denny Bush officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the church.
Arrangements are with the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
Danny was born on November 9, 1963 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Vernon Williams and Nancy (Baker) Williams. He married the former Leonda Robinson on July 28, 2019, and she survives.
He formerly worked as a production supervisor with Archway Cookies. Danny was camp host at Arrowhead Campground in Johnston City, where he enjoyed visiting and telling stories with his camping friends and neighbors.
Danny was a Deacon and member of the Family Church of God in Zeigler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and a member of the V.F.W., and he was a Mason.
He was a member of the “Good Ole Boys Band”, loved fishing and landscaping, and was an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan.
Surviving is his wife Leonda Williams of Sesser; step-children: Terry and Heidi Gunter of West Frankfort, Larry and Dawn Gunter of West Frankfort, Luke and Abby McGill of Mt. Vernon; six grandchildren: Landon and Logan Gunter, Avery and Finley Gunter, and Liam and Sarah Jane McGill; two brothers: Jack and Gina Williams of Pittsburg, IL, Steve and Liz Sylvie of Houston, TX; three sisters: Becky and Scott McDonald of Pawnee, IL, Debbie Sylvie of Janesville, WI, and Connie and Don King of Janesville, WI; several nieces and nephews.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents; his family that raised him: Ben and Pat Sylvie; his wife Louise; two brothers: Vernon Williams, Jr., and Sonny Williams; four sisters: Vera Crain, Jo Ann McDonald, May Peterson, and Rita Chwarzcski.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with expenses, and may be mailed to the Leffler Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, Illinois 62812.
To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of Danny, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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