Funeral services for James “Doug” Douglas Williams, 76, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Thompson officiating. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Gilmer, Texas with Price Griggs, Brandon Jones, Kaleb Thompson, Collin Williams, Blake Holly and Keller Thompson serving as pallbearers. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., prior to service time at West Oaks Funeral Home.
Doug passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 at his residence.
He was born March 31, 1943 in Quinlan, Texas, the son of Ray and Evah Butler Williams. He married Peggy Lou Friddle Williams Dec. 2, 1982 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She preceded him in death on Oct. 21, 2019. He is survived by sons, Dee Williams of Sulphur Springs, Gene Williams and wife Sherry of Fort Worth, Texas, Steve Williams and wife Carolyn of Dike, Texas; daughters, Andrea Griggs and husband Mitch of Sulphur Springs, and Delann Thompson and husband Kenny of Mount Pleasant, Texas; sister, Wynell Quattlebaum of Greevnille, Texas; grandchildren, Price Griggs, Collin Williams, Sarah Jones and husband Brandon, Tara Holly and husband Blake, Kendel Thompson, Kaleb Thompson, Keller Thompson and Kit Thompson; and great-grandchildren, Brett and Elaine Jones.
In addition to his wife, Peggy, he was also preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Sarah Burns Williams; brother, Wayne Williams; and brother-in-law, Bill Quattlebaum.
Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com