Death of a family member
@danny1971 (1747)
Church Hill, Tennessee
February 13, 2016 2:03pm CST
I lost a close family member the other day. His name was Kim Williams. He was a great songwriter, great person, and just a super guy. He had written numerous songs in country music in the early 90s. His biggest hit was probably "Three Wooden Crosses" By Randy Travis back in 2012, I think. It is a great song. I will miss Kim. He had taught me a lot about writing, and he will forever be missed. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Kim lived in Nashville, TN. and was borned in Kingsport, TN. I remember him while growing up me and my father would go to his house in Rogersville, TN and would I would listen to them talk about music, and they would play the guitar and sing songs together. I was amazed at how good that Kim could play the guitar after he got burned in his early age at a glass plant that he worked at. He played very well on that guitar. His talent and his songwriting ability was just a gift from God. I am thankful to God that I was kin to Kim Williams.
The picture below is of Kim Williams. I found it on my 3rd cousin's FB profile.
Rest In Peace Kim, we love you!
Danny WIlliams
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@FourWalls (68121)
• United States
14 Feb 16
I got a PM from a friend about that Thursday night. A Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member, everyone praised him for his kind, wonderful spirit as well as his songwriting skills. I found a video from one of the Knoxville stations a few years ago that interviewed him about writing "Three Wooden Crosses," "If the Devil Danced in Empty Pockets," and so many others. His story was so inspirational, too: he survived a near-fatal plant explosion that resulted in over 100 reconstructive surgeries.
As he wrote in "Three Wooden Crosses," "It's not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it's what you leave behind you when you go." Country music has lost a great songwriter, and we're feeling that. Your loss is far more personal, and my prayers and thoughts are with you and all of Kim's family. Thanks for sharing him with the world.
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
14 Feb 16
@sugartoes thanks for that. He was a great person. and a great songwriter. I respected his talents, on the guitar, and in songwriting. One song that he didn't cut was one of my favorites called, "Rachael's Room". It was awesome. I think all of his songs were great.
Thanks for responding!
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
14 Feb 16
@sugartoes no, I didn't mind at all. In fact, I really appreciate that.
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
14 Feb 16
yess, he was a great guy. One of the best songwriters in country music as well! Thanks for responding!!!
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
13 Feb 16
I'm so sorry for your loss. anyway you got me searching and watching "Three Wooden Crosses" on You Tube. I love these Christian Country songs
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
14 Feb 16
yes, that is a great song by him. I love it too.
Thanks for responding!!!
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@HanVanMeegerin (1161)
• United States
13 Feb 16
@danny1971 I'm sorry for you loss. I loke that song. I heard it on the radio the other day. I'd be curious to learn of the other songs Kim wrote.
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
14 Feb 16
thanks.... Yes it is tough to get through the loss of a loved one. Kim was a great person he will be missed by many!
Thanks for responding!!!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
14 Feb 16
I am familiar with the song that he wrote. Makes me tear up whenever I hear it. May he rest in peace. My condolences to you and your family.
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
14 Feb 16
yes, it's a great song. Thanks for responding.
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@GardenGerty (160708)
• United States
14 Feb 16
I am sorry for the loss to you and your family.
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
14 Feb 16
thank you, and thanks for responding!!!
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
14 Feb 16
thank you.... Yup, Nashville will definitely miss him!!!
Thanks for responding!!!
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
13 Feb 16
My sympathy to you and your family. I like that song, Three Wooden Crosses.
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
14 Feb 16
thanks. I like that song too. It is one of my favorites by Kim. He will be missed dearly by us all! Thanks for responding!!!
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
14 Feb 16
thank you @paigea God Bless you!
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@quarternoes (236)
• Indianapolis, Indiana
14 Feb 16
Definately a talented man who shall sorely BE MISSED.
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
14 Feb 16
yes he is. Thanks for that. and he will definitely be missed!
Thanks for responding!!!
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@alchemistrx (2547)
• Philippines
14 Feb 16
My condolences for the loss of your relative. May his soul rest in peace.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
16 Feb 16
My condolences to you and your family. May God give you strength and comfort.
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@danny1971 (1747)
• Church Hill, Tennessee
16 Feb 16
thanks @1hopefulman I really appreciate that! Have a great day!
@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
14 Feb 16
I have found the song on youtube, and am enjoying it now.
Good relative to have had
