Dateline: Granite City

William "Bill" Daniels II, 62, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at Gateway Medical Center. Born October 30, 1957 in Alton, he was the son of William R. And Shirley Ann (Smith) Daniels. Mr. Daniels served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a carman for Terminal Railroad in Granite City. Surviving is a daughter, Brittany Hobbs (Tom) of St. Clair, MO, a son, William "Billy" Daniels III (Jessy Haney) of Dallas, TX, three grandchildren, Jaxon, Cambel, and Chase Hobbs. Also surviving is a brother, Danny Daniels (Sheila) of Ashley, IL, a sister, Cindy McDonald (Ken) of Alton, and a ½ sister, Cathy Davis of Ashley, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton where funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Pastor Dave Denton will officiate. Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be made to the Veterans Administration. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com