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Billy Douglas Obituary
Stockton, CA
March 15, 1937 - April 17, 2007
Billy Joe Douglas was born to the union of Inez Douglas and Ennis Douglas on March 15, 1937, in Heidenheimer, Texas. Billy, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2007 at the age of 70. He was baptized in Texas and continuously grew his dedication and devotion to Christianity. One of his dreams came true, for he settled in California. He and his former wife, Princess L. Brooks are the parents of seven children, Michael Murray, Larry Murray, Audrey Douglas, Kathy Davis, Sandra Douglas, Jacqueline Gonzales and Joanna Dorsey. In 1963, Billy began a successful and illustrious career with the Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons Officers Local 814. He retired from the Cement Masons in March 1999 with 36 years of distinguished service. He also had a long and successful career as a real estate entrepreneur. Billy credited his success to his parents. He often said, "My mother and father were my greatest encouragers. They always instilled within us a desire to be somebody. This along with my faith in the Lord has sustained me." His theme in life was - If you put God first in your life, treat others the way you want to be treated and honor your mother and father, you will be greatly blessed all the days of your life.
He leaves to cherish his memory, seven children; twenty grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; seven siblings and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Jesse E. Cooley, Jr. Mortuary Chapel, 640 N. California St., Stockton. Service will be on Wednesday, April 25, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 345 W. Worth St., Stockton. Committal at Stockton Rural Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Billy Douglas
Gloria Dockery-Irving
May 22, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robbie Nelson
April 25, 2007
I would like to let the family know, my heart and prayers are with you all. If there is anything I can do..."PLEASE" fill free to let me know.
GOD BLESS YOU "ALL"
From M.B. Douglas...Granddaughter!!!
Darlene Douglas
April 25, 2007
I remember Uncle Billy Joe, as always having a smile on his face, and he would always come up with a joke to make you laugh. So he's smiling down on us now, telling us to keep the faith and be strong. He represented the goodness of GOD and the greatness of what a man can be. May your memories hold deep within your hearts. You're in my prayers
Love
Darlene
Larry & Linda Rhodes
April 24, 2007
To the Dougls/Murray Family Our sympathy, prayers and thoughts are with you at this of breavement. May god contiune to bless your family.
Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Rhodes
Christena Jenkins
April 24, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Flossie Daniel
April 24, 2007
I'm deeply saddend for your loss. My condolences are with the family at this time of grief. God bless all of you.
JOANNE LOTT
April 24, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patricia Miller-Shadrick
April 24, 2007
To the Douglas Family: Losing someone is never easy, wishing the family comfort and peace at this time of sorrow, my thoughts are with you all.
William Johnson
April 24, 2007
To the Douglas Children:You were blessed to have had a Daddy like Billy Joe.He lived a full life and would desire that you live your life in such a way that you will meet him in the sweet beyound.Be prayerful.
Erika Thomas
April 24, 2007
Dear Kathy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am deeply saddend to hear about your loss. Your father was a great man, and I know how much you loved him and how much he meant to you. I know we haven't seen much of one another over the past couple of years, but I think of you and your family often. Please call me if there is anything I can do. My number is still the same. Send my love to your family.
Sincerely,
Erika Thomas-Rodden
Willie Murray
April 24, 2007
My thoughts and condolences for your lost. Stay strong and in time all of your sorrows will be taken away.
Bobbie & Harden Keys
April 24, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss our heart goes out to my cousins.
Please know that I am here for you no matter what you need.
Bobbie & Harden Keys
James & Brandee Alexander & Children
Sheree, Luther & Danye Hutchinson
Orange Ree Douglas-Williams
April 24, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Janice Douglas
April 24, 2007
May His Grace and Mercy with the family at this time.
Doris Brown-Douglas
April 24, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sharon Geneva
April 24, 2007
My greatest sympathy to all the family and friends that ever experience having to share the time with Billy Joe he is a great inspiration to anyone that he ever was around. He had alot to offer to anyone who was around him i will miss him He is with his saver know God Bless Him and his family.
Karl Bik
April 24, 2007
The Officers and Members of Cement Masons Local Union 400 extend their sincere sympathies to Billy Joes family and friends. Be it Resolved that the Charter of this Local Union be draped for thirty days in memory of our deceased brother.
Karl Bik
Business Manager Local 400
Willie Davis
April 24, 2007
To The Douglas Family ... Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love to ALL.
Elmo Davis & Willie (Rayford) Davis
San Antonio, TX
Carrie Douglas
April 24, 2007
Trust in GOD and believe that we are all here to serve as purpose. Billy Joe touched a lot of lives durning his lifetime, he was such a caring person. But i know our GOD makes no mistakes: please keep the faith and be strong. Saying goodye to a love one is never easy: but if you give it to GOD you will see him one day. With my deepest sympathy.
Jesse E. Cooley, Jr. Funeral Service
April 23, 2007
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