William L. Douglas

William L Douglas (Bill), age 64, was born on July 28, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Mary Douglas and Clyde Dalton. He was one of seven children. Bill transitioned on November 9, 2020 in the loving comfort of his home. He had a long battle with cancer, but he would not let go until his daughter, Billie Douglas-Foster came to visit him. The next day he took his final breath, and his long battle was over.

Bill loved spending time with his blended family and friends. He enjoyed cooking on the grill, and really enjoyed preparing breakfast. His favorite was fried potatoes with onion, sausage, eggs, biscuits and coffee on Saturdays and Sundays. Most of all he really enjoyed eating along with asking for second servings with a smile and a compliment. He was funny and joked around a lot.

He had several trades & he enjoyed fixing things from cars, trucks, lawnmowers, weed whackers, vacuum cleaners, fans, bicycles, etc. He would fix them up so nicely and donate to anyone that needed them, especially, the bikes to the kids in the community. He loved playing football and basketball and attended Columbus East High School. Bill loved ALL sports teams, but his favorites were The Ohio State University Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, going to the casino, and was an avid bid whist player that no one seemed able to beat. And everyone wanted to be his partner. Bill loved to drink and party, especially with his co-workers on Fridays; and other times dancing and singing his favorite tunes by Barry White and Old School artists. His father taught him at an early age how to drive a truck which eventually led to a truck driving career for over 30 years with I.H. Schlezinger, Inc.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, brother Tom and nephew Franklin Walker.
Bill will be sorely missed and leaves to cherish his memories forever are his loving wife of 17 years, Alberta (Tony) Douglas, sisters Belva (Stephen) Douglas-Carter, Carmen Gray and Andrea Douglas; brothers Mike and Tim Dalton; his sons Kevin Gray, Richard (Dian) and Christopher (Shelly) Byrd, daughters Linda and Lynn Gray, Jacqueline(Doremius) Gray-Woodfolk, and Billie (Robert) Douglas-Foster; grandsons Kevin , Redeem, Darrick, and Devonte Gray, Zaki Yemi, Jason and Justin Harris, Christopher Byrd Jr., Christian Byrd, Richard Byrd IV, Hunter, Luke and Ethan Walls; grand-daughters Sirdiria and Latasha Gray, Nechele Smith, Janiyah Foster, Chania, Khylah and Lyric Byrd; a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

PRIVATE Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Saturday, November 14, 2020 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.