Douglas Williams

Douglas Harry Williams was born on a farm east of Grady, New Mexico on April 10, 1923 to Claude Samuel Williams and Donna Wall Williams. He passed away December 20, 2013 at Wheatfields Senior Living Community.

After his graduation from Grady High School in 1941, he went to Chilicothe, Missouri to attend Telegraphy School. When he finished school, he came to Clovis and began working as an Operator for the ATSF Railroad. During World War II he served with the 14th Traffic Regulation Group in Iran and as a Paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division Medical Company in Japan. After his discharge, he returned to Clovis to work for the ATSF Railroad. He served as a Telegraph Operator at various locations from Clovis to Mountainair and Dexter. While working at Dexter he met Mary Lou Barbe and they were married on June 14, 1947. In 1950 they moved to Clovis and he began working as a Train Dispatcher. He retired in 1983 with 41 years of service.

In 1956 they bought a small acreage southeast of town. He loved working on his little farm and raising various animals. For several years they raised a large garden and sold the produce to area people. They later bought a camper and boat and did a lot of camping and fishing with family and friends. In 1996 they sold the farm and moved to town.

Family was very important to him. He loved playing with the grandchildren and great grandkids and taking them on trips. He could be found down in the floor playing, outside swinging them or playing ball and even going down the slide with them in his early 80s. They babysat greatgranddaughter Korie for several years and great grandchildren Baleigh, Ethan and Ashton from the time they were born until they started school.

He was an active member of the 16th Pile Church of Christ for over 63 years where he served as a deacon in his earlier years.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Lou, by his son, Roy of Georgetown, TX, and his daughter Delores Jay Swartz of Clovis. Grandchildren are Rebecca Williams of Plano, TX, Roy Lynn Teresa Williams of Santa Fe, NM, Ronnie Jessica Williams of Ft. Worth, TX, Latisha Swartz of Plano, TX, Larissa Gabe Apodaca of Clovis, Doug Lauren Swartz of Lubbock, TX. Great grandchildren are Korie Holamon, Baleigh Williams, Daisy Williams, Ethan and Ashton Encinias and step great grandchildren Roman and Genessa Apodaca. He is also survived by a brother, Melton Williams and a sister Oleta Mayfield both of Amarillo and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, C.R. Williams.

The family would like to give special thanks to the caregivers at Wheatfields and the Plains Regional Medical Center Hospice for their excellent and loving care. The family will be at the home of Delores Swartz, 3804 Don January. Memorials may be made to the 16th Pile Church of Christ, PO Box 1237, Clovis or Christian Childrens Home in Portales, NM.

Pallbearers will be Tom Cantrell, Roy Lynn Williams, Ronnie Williams, Doug Swartz, Gabe Apodaca and Ethan and Ashton Encinias. Honorary Pallbearers are the Elders of the 16th Pile Church of Christ and the Mens Bible Class.

Services will be Monday, December 23, 2013 at 1:30 pm at the 16th Pile Church of Christ with Sam Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens in Clovis, NM.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of SteedTodd Funeral Home and Crematory, 800 E Manana Blvd, Clovis, New Mexico 575 7635541. You may also sign the online guest registry at www.steedtodd.com .

Service

Funeral Service

16th Pile Church of Christ
1521 Pile
Clovis, NM  88101
Monday, December 23, 2013
1:30 p.m.

Cemetery

Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens
1601 E. Llano Estacado
Clovis, NM  88101

Memorial Contributions

1521 Pile
Clovis, NM  88101


1356 New Mexico 236
Portales, NM  88130