Daniel Ray Williams was born June 4,1933 to the late E.C. Williams and Sarah Carter Williams in Dallas county Tx. He passed away August 18, 2017 Dan had five children, Jody Lipsey of Tyler. Eddie Williams of Longview. Jimi Williams of Dallas and Angelina Gilstrap Tyler. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Dana Wood. Is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews. Two brothers and one sister. Mack and Linda Williams of Camron, Larry and Glenda Williams of Dallas and Pat Friedrich of Colorado. Mr. Williams was an appliance repairman and silversmith. He also enjoyed fishing, leathercraft, knife making and native American art.