Bishop Daniel Williams

Birth Date: 08/14/1932
Deceased Date: 09/19/2025

The Obituary

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. For I fought a good fight, I finished my course, I keep the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteous, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Bishop Daniel Williams was born in Johnston County, Middlesex, NC to the late Rev. Sandy and Lendia Williams; a heart started August 14, 1932. Bishop Daniel Williams heart stopped on September 19, 2025. Bishop Daniel Williams received his education through the Johnston County Public Schools. He attended Richard B. Harrison. He later joined the U.S. Army from March 1951 to August 1958. He served two terms in Korea. He received an HONORABLE discharge. In 1974-1975, he attended Johnston Technical Community College. He majored in Business Administration.

In 1961, he married the love of his life Bertha Louise Hall. Bishop Williams came into the ministry under the leadership of Bishop Samuel Williams of New York in 1963. He pastored two churches: St Joseph Ellerbe, Ellerbe, NC, and Little Mission, Smithfield,
N.C. This church was a vision from God. God told him to build the church in 1993. They began building in 1994. The construction of the church finished in 1996. They had their first service on the 2nd Sunday of January 1997. Oh, what a time they had going inside and out saying, “see what the Lord has done.” People said I could not build a church without any money. Bishop replied, I have the money.They said “Where is the money. He replied saying, “I have love, faith, patience, and determination. These four elements built the church and Jesus Christ the leader. Now, I leave the church Paid in Full; so therefore, the church has no debt at all.

Bishop Williams loved to build. He was a jack of all trades. He had a sense of humor and loved to eat. He loved the Lord and his family. He was a provider who made sure we got what we needed and not what we wanted. He also spent many years working for R. L. Sanders. Bishop Williams leaves to cherish his memories: Four daughters: Julia Storey (Eric), Selma, N.C.; Edith Porter, Smithfield, N.C; Karen Chappell (Beri), Clayton, N.C., and Janice Bynem, Florence, S.C. Five sons: Daniel Williams Jr, Petersburg, Virginia; Alan Williams (Vivian), Clayton, N.C. Rodney Williams (Sarah), Selma, NC, Randall Williams (Charlene), Selma, N.C. and James Hall, Georgia. A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He preceded by death: his, wife, Bertha Louise Williams, Parents-Rev. Sandy and Lendia Williams, three sisters-Genora Hodges, Mary Archer, and Sylvia Vann, two brothers- James Williams and John Williams, two sons- Anthony Williams, Sherwood Hall, and daughter- Marilyn Hall, two grandson, Marquel Williams and Jamal Bynem.

Special thanks to Delores Adams, who supported the church from the start of its construction through to its completion. He also would like to acknowledge Hazel Fulton (loving niece), Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Richardson who joined the church and became faithful members. Mr. Elmo Shephard (a very dear friend, my brother in Christ and my eating partner). Mrs. Sylvania Shephard (a special longtime friend) and Amberlyn Ellis (special personal care assistant).

You will be deeply missed, Dad, but never forgotten in our hearts. The soldier in you fought a good fight until you could not fight any more. God called your name and peacefully you went. Take your rest and we love you.

The Family
Any obituary announcements, cards and words of express can be sent to: Elder Alan Williams or Sister Karen Chappell c/o Bishop Daniel Williams 714 S Raiford St, Selma NC 27576 or donations can be made to $unitedloveholiness.

Wake
Thu, September 25, 2025
5:00 – 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
United Love Holiness Church
527 Revell Rd, Selma, NC 27576

Funeral Service
Fri, September 26, 2025
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
WIlson’s Mills Baptist Church
652 Swift Creek Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577

Interment
Fri, September 26, 2025
Sylvia Memorial Garden
79 Barnes Lake Rd, Middlesex, NC 27557

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