Billy Ray McDaniel, Jr. 39, passed away on June 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Pauline McDaniel, grandmother Beatrice Elaine Carter Simmons, grand father, Nathaniel McDaniel, and grandfather Paul Watson, Sr. He is survived by his two sons, John "Jake" McDaniel, Christian McDaniel, sister, Brandy McDaniel, brothers, Virgil (Savannah) Williams, Jeremy (Taylor) Williams, Terry (Kelly) Wilson, Jonathan Wilson, grandmother, Sherry Watson, his beloved animals, Odie the Cat and Bud the raccoon and a tremendous amount of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Billy enjoyed spending time with nephew, Henry "Monster" Springston and helphing his niece, Aubreigh "Punk-Punk" Springston with all her crafty ideas. Billy loved being around his family and before his passing he was actively planning a large family reunion with Hugh "Max" Springston. The family reunion proceed in honor of Billy.