Douglas Morris Williams, Sr., 82, of Blackville died Sept. 21, 2009.
Funeral service was held Sept. 24 at the First Baptist Church of Blackville with Dr. Thomas Terry will be officiating. Burial was in the Blackville Cemetery.
Mr. Williams was born in Allendale County. He was the son of the late Cyril E. and Mozelle Morris Williams. He retired from Southern Bell, was an active member of Blackville First Baptist Church, attended Denmark First Baptist Church and Orangeburg First Baptist Church and served as deacon in all three churches. He was predeceased by a daughter, Wanda Lynn Williams; a sister, Mary Elisabeth Williams and three brothers, C. E., Henry and Billy Williams.
Survivors include his wife Miriam Marjorie Lott Williams of the home; one daughter, Catherine Williams (Earl) Bergen of Guyton, Ga.; one son, Morris (Mary Ellen) Williams of Blackville; one sister, Betty Harris of Clinton; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 217, Blackville, SC 29817.
The People-Sentinel 09/30/09