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Danny Ray Williams

Raleigh , North Carolina

Age 57.
Died 9/21/2021.

Born at Raleigh’s Rex Hospital April 2, 1964 - Danny peacefully passed away at UNC Rex, after a long hard battle on Sept. 21, 2021. Danny was a well loved man with many friends and family from the Raleigh/Garner area along with Knightdale NC. Danny was self employed for decades in both the areas in the petroleum business starting with Gulf - later to BP - to move onto Eastern Petroleum to finally working with his beloved mentor Jim Stephenson at the Community Mart off Old Stage Rd near his home. Danny will forever be loved and greatly missed by many. Danny was preceded in death by Harris and Helen Williams of Raleigh in 1964 his Father SL Williams of Raleigh, brother Carlton Williams of Florida, brother in laws Ronnie Mundy of Tennessee and Mike Joy of Florida. Danny is survived by His Mother Bobbie Jean Williams of Raleigh Wife Denise Williams of Raleigh Beloved Daughters Belinda Lynn Williams and soulmate Danny J Berrera of Raleigh Kristen Danielle Lautens and wife Margot Lautens of Toronto, Canada His Treasured granddaughters Ariana B Clark 13 , Zoe Giada Svaldi 6, Sofia Isabella Berrera 3, and Alicia Rae Barrera 8mths all of Raleigh His sisters Cathy Joy of Florida and Peggy Mundy of Tennessee His brothers Donald Williams and wife Susan of Holly springs , Randy Thomas Williams of Raleigh, and Bobby Dale Williams and wife Cathy of Wake forest Along with many aunts/ uncles/ cousins and nieces and Nephews The family would like to ask in lieu of flowers please make donations to Project enlightenment foundation PO Box 30574 Raleigh, NC 27622. They will hold a private viewing for immediate family and friends at Oak City Cremation (at limited capacity) with A CELEBRATION of LIFE -The Haunting (Danny LOVED HALLOWEEN) on Saturday Oct 9th at Lake Wheeler Park , Sweet Gum Shelter beginning at 2 (park closes at 8) open to one and all

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Just like all other licensed funeral homes in North Carolina, City of Oaks Cremation, LLC is regulated by the NC Board of Funeral Service.


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