Harold Douglas Williams

Harold Douglas Williams, 74 years old, of Green Cove Springs, Florida passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born to the late Agnes Adele Zentmayer Williams and Carl Otis Williams on January 4, 1950 in Madisonville, Kentucky. He was married to Sara Lee (Reid) Williams for 51 years. Doug was a proud US Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. After his time in the service, he held many interesting jobs, including installing stained glass windows in churches. After relocating to Florida in the 1970s, he became a truck driver and settled into being a car transporter until his retirement. He loved to boast that he had driven to all of the lower 48 states and had dreamed of one day saying he had visited all 50. Once retired, he continued to travel with his wife to places that work didn't take him, like the Grand Canyon. A favorite spot of theirs was Gatlinburg, where they would always climb up Clingman’s Dome, eat at Mel’s Diner, and make the drive to Cades Cove in hopes of spotting a few black bears. Born and raised in the bluegrass state, Doug was an avid UK basketball fan and proudly cheered his team through thick and thin. He also loved NASCAR and any and all westerns, particularly those starring John Wayne. In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his wife, Sara in 2024; his stepmother, Amy Estes; by brothers, Richard Williams, Robert Williams, Alfred Williams, Hilliard Williams, Howard Williams, Rodney Williams, Charles Williams and by his sister, Lida Mae Lewis. Surviving Doug are his son, Robert Williams and daughter, Amanda (Matthew) Wagner; grandchildren Colton Wagner, Finn Wagner, and Dean Wagner. He is also survived by his sister, Connie (Dwayne) Simpson; stepsister, Faye Nieumaen, stepbrother, Delbert (Mary) Estes and sister-in-law, Carol Williams. He will also be greatly missed by his many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law from his wife's family as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Pierre Funeral Home, officiated by Doug’s nephew, Rev. Robbie Lewis. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery in Henderson, Kentucky where military rites will be performed. Friends may visit with the family from 9:00 AM until service time on Saturday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street. Following the cemetery services there will be a luncheon held at the Golden Corral, 1320 North Green Street, Henderson, KY 42420. Everyone is welcome to attend and if they choose, can make a donation to help pay the expenses of the lunch. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Harold Douglas Williams

January 4, 1950 - July 15, 2024