Mr. Daniel "Dan" Hite Williams, age 71, of Boone, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born in Boone and was a lifelong resident.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Nancy G. Williams, son, Ben Williams of Boone, son, Dr. J. Tyler Williams and wife Christy of Savannah, GA, daughter, Hannah W. Phillips, and husband of Matt of Boone, and four grandchildren, Isaac Franklin-Williams of Boone, Ada, Elliott and Cash Williams of Savannah, GA. Brothers and sisters, by marriage; Skip and Dee Greene, Ted and Connie Greene and beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Hite and Reba Williams and his In-laws Perry and Theresa Greene.

Dan was educated in Watauga County at Mabel Elementary, the first four-year class of Watauga High and earned a Business Management degree at ASU. Following his ASU graduation, he officially began his fifty-year career as a livestock and automobile Auctioneer. He met with great success in 1982 when was named World Livestock Auctioneer Champion. To date, he is the only person to hold that title from the great state of NC.

Growing up around the stockyard and his family involvement in the cattle business, he continued this love by raising cattle in NC and TN. He developed many lifelong friendships with farmers and producers throughout the Southeast and beyond. He was an instructor, a mentor, a trusted advisor to many through the years. He took great pride in doing the very best job he could do not only for the seller but also the buyer.

His greatest JOYS were found in sharing life with his wife, his children, his grandchildren, and extended families and friends. He was very much a "people person" but found peace in the simple pleasures like watching the cattle grazing in the cool of the afternoon or the hummingbirds whizzing around the feeder on the back porch.

He was a man of faith, who worshiped His Creator regularly and was a Quiet Giver to many unknown recipients. He was always willing to give of his time and talents to help in raising funds for needs in this community and beyond. Dan was a beloved man who will be greatly missed, but always greatly admired.

The Williams family will receive friends Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 1:00 until 3:00 at First Baptist Church of Boone, 375 West King Street Boone, NC, followed by the service at 3:00 PM. Interment will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens. Pastor Roy Dobyns will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, at Dan's request, any memorial gifts can be made to the Mount Lawn Cemetery Association, PO Box 1787, Boone, NC, 28607 to help in the restoration and future development of this special place in our beloved hometown.

Online condolences may be sent to the Williams family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.