Daniel Adam Williams

Daniel Adam “Danny” Williams, age 32, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was born July 27, 1983 in Mattoon Illinois. He was the beloved son of Arden Williams and the late Tom Williams of Grantville, GA. Along with his father Danny is preceded in death by his uncle John Anthony Williams. Danny is survived by his mother Arden Williams and brothers, Jon Williams and Chris Williams of Chicago, IL, aunts and uncles; Rebecca Williams of Norcross, GA, Sharon and Charlie Hice of Miami, FL., Steve Comm and MaryAnn Harvilla Comm of Nashville, TN., Patricia and Gary Benson of Dent, MN., Judy and Butch Ealy of Mattoon, IL. Danny came to Georgia with his family in 1992; he quickly made Coweta County his forever home, informing his parents that everyone he met made him feel a part of their circle of friends. He graduated East Coweta High School in 2001 and went onto attend West Central Tech and Clayton State University’s culinary program. Danny worked at many restaurants in Coweta and Fayette Counties, most often as a cook. He joined in the network of other area restaurant “people”, forming friendships with many of them. If you asked about Danny at any restaurant in the two county areas they knew who he was and would tell you all about him. Danny’s restaurant work ended one day in the summer of 2009. He had accompanied his mom to an exhibit opening in Vidalia, where he met a tugboat captain. After conversation Danny informed his surprised and excited parents that he was going on a test trip on a tugboat that weekend! He did not return for two months. We knew he had found his dream. Throughout the seven years he proudly served on a variety of ocean-going tugboats, most recently with Dann Ocean Towing, Danny acquired many skills, in addition to improving his knowledge through classes in seamanship. He also learned from all his fellow crewmates; he thought highly of them. A dream of Danny’s was to be a captain someday. Yet he never forgot his cooking background and always cooked for the crews of the many tugs on which he worked. It was not uncommon to see photos on Facebook of Danny’s culinary creations. With all that, he never forgot his friends at home; each time he returned from a tour on the water was cause for a celebration. Danny lost a dear friend, Robert, last year, followed by the loss of his dad Tom (whom he called his best friend). He was working on recovering from those tragedies. Now he has left us too. The outpouring of love for Danny has been swift and overwhelming. His family always believed him to be a bright shining light. Danny’s light still continues to shine, guiding all of us away from those rocky shores and into God’s eternal tides. Safe journey Danny! The memorial service is Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at 2 PM in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Morris officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until service time at the funeral home. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.mckoon.com. If you wish to make a contribution in Danny’s honor we request that gifts go to Georgia Humanities. Contributions accepted through the website:www.georgiahumanities.org (On the main web page click on “Support the Council”; indicate your gift is in honor of Danny Williams)Contributions accepted by check:Please write “In honor of Danny Williams” on the check and send to: Georgia Humanities,50 Hurt Plaza Ste. 595, Atlanta, GA 30303(att: Danny Williams fund)Questions? 404-523-6220. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory 38 Jackson St Newnan GA 30263 770-253-4580

Daniel Adam Williams

July 27, 1983 - July 20, 2016