Brad Daniel Williams
November 15, 1955 – January 20, 2026
Brad Daniel Williams passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes the morning of January 20, 2026. He was 70 years young. And just like that, life on this earth will never be the same.
Brad was born on November 15, 1955, to Wayne and Kathleen Daniels Williams. He was their curly-haired, blue-eyed caboose. Brad grew up as his dad’s shadow. He spent summers up Dempsey Creek herding cattle and fixing fences. His mom had to sew small little pockets on his shirts for his stick cigarettes – just like his dad. He also learned important roping skills while playing with the geese, who didn’t take kindly to a little boy with a rope. He was often his father’s co-driver in the beer truck doing deliveries all over southeast Idaho. Maybe sitting on the floor boards running the gas pedal influenced his desire later to operate heavy machinery. He never forgot all those small stops, nor the sweet ladies that loved his smile and curly hair. Brad’s work ethic started early as he bucked bales for the Evans family and it continued all through his life. He especially enjoyed being his own boss for twenty years as he owned and operated WMS Contracting, a heavy equipment excavation business. His work ethic, honesty, and kindness kept him busy all those years. There wasn’t a horse he was too busy to bury – free of charge.
Brad and Kathy were married September 27, 1975, and celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss last year. They were sealed as an eternal family in August of 1980 in the Manti Temple. They have two children, Shawn and Teauna, who share his work ethic and responsibility to those they love. Mom will be watched over both on earth and from those on the other side of the veil. Family visits were a highlight of Brad’s life. He especially loved those little ones who made him laugh and brought joy. Although expressing love was difficult, he does truly love his family deeply and will now move freely to watch over us as a fierce guardian angel.
Brad is survived by his wife, Kathy, of 50 plus years; son Shawn (Brook) Williams, Malad; daughter Teauna (Zack) Hawkes, Malad; brother Verlin (Annette) Williams, Malad; sister Pam (Ron) Davidson, Oregon; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Brad was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest sister Shelia.
As the poem states, life is lived between the dashes and those are the stories too many to mention but so very fun and memorable. So gather often, share memories and take nothing for granted. Forgive shortcomings and love each other unconditionally.
We love you Brad and we miss you terribly already.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, at 12 noon at Horsley Funeral Home. Viewings will be held Monday evening from 6-7 p.m. and again prior to the service from 11-12.