William "Big John" Dangerfield 55, of Sullivan passed away Tuesday December 27, 2016 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born January 6, 1961 in Lorain and was a graduate of North Ridgeville High School. William enjoyed Nascar races , camping , hunting , target shooting , cookouts , spending time with friends and family. Survivors include his wife of 25 years Nancy (nee Schroyer); grandchildren Darryl , Brittney , Kasie and Autumn ; great-grandchildren Chloe , Addilyne , Christopher , Rosalee and Braxton; sisters Donna Jennings and Christina (Tom) Hassel both of Georgia , Barbara Gates of Florida , Connie Mize , Judy Thomas , and Kathy Eddy all of Elyria. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Evelyn (nee Hancock); son Christopher. Family will receive friends from 4 PM until time of Celebration of Life at 6PM Friday December 30, 2016 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria 440-322-4626. Pastor Robert Gault of Sullivan Congregational Church will officiate. Burial Private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com