Willie Dangerfield

Willie Neese (Duke) Dangerfield was born on December 12, 1949, in Lincoln County Tennessee to the parents of the late Herbert Dangerfield and the late Gertrude Harper Dangerfield. He departed this life on March 16, 2025. He was a man that loved his family and provided for them with his many years of service at Goodman Manufacturing in Fayetteville, TN.  

“Duke”, as he was affectionately known, and his wife Dora Dangerfield were married for 42 years. Their home was always filled with children and love. 

Siblings that proceeded him in death were Joe Lewis Dangerfield, John Dangerfield, Marie Edmiston, Herbert L. Dangerfield, Eugene Dangerfield, and James “Jake” Dangerfield. 

He leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife, Dora Dangerfield of Fayetteville, 7 children: Jonathan Dangerfield, Tammie Dangerfield, Teresa Eakins, Myron Edmiston, Raivon Dangerfield-Sisk, Bridgett Dangerfield, and Karen Dangerfield. 3 siblings: Josie M. Young, Clarence E. Dangerfield, and Bessie (Johnny) Bean. 3 sisters-in-law: Barbara (James) Gregory, LaRita (Arthur) Pitts, and Ronette Thompson. A brother-in-law, Cedric Eakins. A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Devoted friends: Randy (Jane) Groce and family.

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