John Willie "Bill" Daniel Jr.

John Willie “Bill” Daniel, Jr., 86, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his residence. Born in Lynchburg, February 28, 1933 he was the son of the late John W. Daniel and Virgie Mathews Daniel. He was a US Army veteran and was retired from GE/Ericsson. Bill was a racing fan and was a sports car enthusiast. He had several hobbies including photography and cross-stitching. He also enjoyed the beach and fishing. In addition to his parents, his wife, Edith Marie Daniel and two sisters, Patsy Drumheller and Ruby Jones, preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Angela Leigh Daniel of Charlottesville; two sons, John William Daniel and Joey A. Daniel and his wife Kitty all of Lynchburg; two grandsons, Michael Joseph Daniel and W Bruce Steever, II and a number of nieces and nephews. A service celebrating his life will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Celebrant Polly Starnes officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel. Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.