Douglas "Doug" A. Bristow, Sr.

DOUGLAS ARTHUR BRISTOW, SR. was born December 4, 1944. He was the youngest son to Clyde Albert, Sr. and Lydia Markham Bristow. He was preceded in death by his parents, older brother, Clyde Albert, Jr. and sister-in-law, Brenda Morton Bristow, and brother-in-law, Herbert Benton Lane. He is survived by his only sister, Sylvia Boyette of Georgia.

Doug was a great father and raised four children, Cynthia Bristow, Christina Kapolka (Bob), Carrie Pruitt (Bill), and Doug, Jr. (Tamika). He was blessed by a nephew Clyde Bristow, III (Darlene), and nieces Catherine Harris (Buddy) and Jennifer Duke (Lamar).

He was blessed with 7 grandchildren: Leigh Jones (Tyler), Rebecca Murray (Bradley), Jennifer Hollenberger (John), Joshua Trujillo (Ashley), Ian Wonderly, Lydia Wonderly, and Christopher Bristow (Alexis). He also inherited bonus grandchildren, Tavoiya Whitworth, Andrew Pruitt (Amber), Cristina Eberstein (Eric) and Dane Tebyani.

His blessings continued with 12 great grandchildren: Anthony (16), Cameron (15), Cara (12), Parker (11), Jayleigh (10), Callahan (10), Miguel (9), Ryleigh (6), Josiah (4), Theo (3), and Kian and Kyson (2 months). He also had bonus great-grandchildren – Hannah, Kinley, Rileigh, Kaitlyn, Chloe, Luna and Karson, and one grandnephew, Arthur (16).

In addition to having a large family tree, Doug was an artist who loved to draw. His high school depiction of the Brother’s House in Old Salem, toured the various art exhibits of Winston-Salem for many years. He was an avid bowler, a choir and Barbershop Quartet singer, and a dedicated Masonic member. He was a huge Clint Eastwood fan, loved the comedy of Dave Gardner, and the gospel music of so many historic groups such as The Chuckwagon Gang, the Gaithers, and Elvis Presley.

Doug was an over the road long haul truck driver for McLean Trucking. He transitioned to a Senior Dispatcher at Summit Cable, then Time Warner before retiring. Doug loved to travel to places such as Germany and across the USA. Unfortunately, Parkinson’s and other health issues took their toll, but he never lost his sense of humor, his humility or the love of God. He was a good man!

Services will be private at the request of the family.

Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is assisting the family.