Book of Memories for Willie Daniel

Condolence From Lisa Tomasi

Tue, 14 Jul 2015 09:50:45 EDT

Dear Daniels Family , Growing up in Starkville, Willie Daniels was an icon of inspiration . Motivating and Encouraging . His gym Wilie Daniels Athletic Club was the first experience I had with working out . Condolences to the family.

Condolence From Rebecca Beamon

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 16:50:59 EDT

Sandra, I was sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I Will keep you and your family in prayer. Your homegirl @ Fitness Lady.

Condolence From Steve Kaufman

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 11:04:38 EDT

Willie was always " larger than life " to me growing up. He instilled a competitive spirit that has lasted my entire life.

Condolence From Ken Nason

Tue, 07 Jul 2015 11:16:54 EDT

To Ruth, Sandra, Kent and Richard...please know that myself and my mother, Ann Nason, are praying for comfort for all of you. I remember growing up with all of you in Starkville and how Willie continued to mentor me later in Jackson as i was growing in my life. I loved him dearly. I will miss him. He was the definition of a man! Prayers to you all....Ken

Condolence From Jamie C. Inmon

Sun, 05 Jul 2015 00:25:28 EDT

Ruth, I am so sorry for your loss.

Condolence From Marguerite Cook

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 23:22:29 EDT

Mrs Ruth and family, I loved working for Mr Willie. He gave me my first opportunity teaching aerobics. He will be missed! Sincerely, Marguerite

Condolence From Bill & Rita McMahen

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:39:32 EDT

We remember you fondly when y'all came to Jackson we worshiped and fellowshipped with you at Christ Church. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You, Bill & Rita McMahen Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9

Condolence From Ruby Lovell Lollar and Bobby Lollar

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 22:37:28 EDT

Ruth, we are sorry to hear about your loss of Willie.

Condolence From Cindee Strong

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:01:55 EDT

Mrs. Ruth, Please know how sorry we were to hear of Mr. Willie's death. Know that you and your sweet family are in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Cindee Wooten Strong and Debra Wooten Smith

Condolence From Robin Pigg

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:42:44 EDT

Dear Ruth and to the Daniel's family - I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Mr. Willie was a great person and fun to be around. I enjoyed being his Interior Designer and doing things for him. He will be greatly missed.

Condolence From Lee Lewis

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:25:25 EDT

Willie coached me my senior year in high school in Cleveland in 1961-1962. He was a good guy and we enjoyed his efforts on our behalf. I was on both the football team and the track team. Thanks for the great obituary. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Lee Lewis

Condolence From Patrick Fulton

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 13:18:38 EDT

Mr. Willie was a great friend and teammate of my father (Billy G. Fulton). I want to wish all of the Daniels my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Mr. Willie. He lived a full life and will be missed. Patrick Fulton

Condolence From Tina Brock

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:28:36 EDT

Dear Ruth and family - I am so very sorry - I will never forget Willie - He was my inspiration - I would have never achieved my goals in owning a health club and personal training for over 20 years if it had not been for him hiring me at Willie Daniels Athletic Club - He was an amazing person -I still call it Willie Daniels! I could never change the name - I went back often just for the memories.

Condolence From Joe and Meta Bumgardner

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:03:59 EDT

We are so sorry for your loss.

Condolence From George Ramsey

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 16:23:48 EDT

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I always enjoyed being around Willie. We saw each other a lot around the golf course at the country club when I was growing up. He always had something nice to say to "us kids" as we beat the ball around the course. We will miss him!

Condolence From Larry Jones

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 10:10:24 EDT

Ruth and family, my prayers of support are for you - for the loss of Willie, and for the long journey you had to take in recent years. Willie was a great person and friend. I recall fondly in 1981 when Willie, and I, and Gary Parvin and Sonny Mullins drove to Clemson, SC for an NCAA Regional Baseball tournament - seeing Mississippi State advance to the College World Series. That was a wonderful 5 days or so - full of laughter, and pleasure at seeing MSU win the tournament. My sincere best wishes are for the family. I pray for comfort. Larry Jones, Lexington,KY

Condolence From jim moore

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:02:46 EDT

Dear Sandra and family, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I still remember when Willie spoke at the Madison Central sports banquet. He was and is today by far the most celebrated athlete to have ever hosted the banquet. He was such a humble and caring person. He is definitely one of Mississippi's finest. He will be missed.

Condolence From Richard Keller

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 03:53:54 EDT

Prayers to all the family…Willie is one of my heroes and such a "larger than life" man…May the Peace of God surround you...

Condolence From Amy Hall Sorrell

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:06:26 EDT

Dear Richard, Mrs. Daniel, and family, So sorry for your loss. Mr. Willie was such a nice man. I always enjoyed speaking to him when my daddy was at the Carrington. I would say "hello" every time I saw him. May God bless all of you in the difficult days ahead.

Story shared: First and last coach

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 21:06:13 EDT

Mrs Daniel, Richard, Kent, and Sandra,

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Coach Daniel. Know that all of you are in my prayers. As my first coach in tee ball and my last coach as a teenage baseball player Coach Daniel has a very special place in my heart. At a very early age (6 years old I think) he taught me about motivation using both the carrot and the stick methods. I'll never forget how each time it was my turn to bat in tee ball Coach Daniel would say one of two things... "if you hit that ball and get on base then I'll give you a quarter"... or "if you hit that tee I'll give you a knuckle sammich!" There is no telling how many times I've shared that story as an adult and it always makes me smile.

May God bless you all,

David Dodd

Condolence From Bob Rogers

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 20:57:57 EDT

Dear Ruth and children: I an so sorry for our loss of Willie, but I do understand what a difficult time he and you have had due to his illness. May God bless each of you during this difficult time.

Condolence From Chip Carley

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:19:55 EDT

Ruth, Sandra, Kent and Sam. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know the last few years have been hard. Willie was one of my favorite people and I will always remember him fondly. May God be with you during this time.

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Tue, 30 Jun 2015 05:33:36 EDT