Douglas F. Wills
September 18, 1969 ~ October 4, 2014
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Douglas F. Wills, 45, loving son of John H. and Joan H. Wills, Seminole FL, died October 4 from cardiac arrest at his home in Candler, NC.
A graduate of Western Carolina University, he had most recently been working as a night bookkeeper at Days Inn Asheville West. Prior to that he held similar positions at Harrah's Cherokee Resort and Casino and at the Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
He was an avid electronic games player and had friends from across the country playing with him. He enjoyed traveling with his family and visited some fairly exotic places (including Costa Rica and Panama, Paris (France), London, St. Petersburg and Moscow, Copenhagen (Denmark) and Stockholm. He actually boasted of having visited 48 of the 50 United States.
A Celebration of Life event will be held at the Pisgah Inn, Blue Ridge Parkway, Wednesday, October 15 from 5 p.m
to 7:00 p.m.
Donations can be made to Western Carolina University Alumni Association, Cullowhee NC 28723 or the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, 195 Hemphill Knob Rd, Asheville NC 28803.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family, and the online register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
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Doug, thank you so much for your life. You will be greatly missed by the Days Inn Asheville West team of which you were an integral part for 7 years. I will never forget your dedication and work ethic that was exemplified in the last words you spoke to me ‘You know I would be there if I could.’ It was a pleasure knowing you.
RIP Doug you will be sorely missed by blueheaven league bingo I know you are playing the lottery and bingo in heaven……
So sorry to hear about Doug’s passing my thoughts n prayers are with his family (akaBarns)
So sorry to hear about Doug’s passing my thoughts n prayers are with his family (akaBarns)
my friend from big league heaven we i miss u so much r.i.p. say hi to my son for me,,,
my friend from big league heaven we i miss u so much r.i.p. say hi to my son for me,,,
Doug you will be truely missed At Blueheaven Bingo league, you were truely a Great Friend, R.I.P. doug, till we meet again my dear friend
Sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to friends and family.
Sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to friends and family.
Doug, thank you so much for your life. You will be greatly missed by the Days Inn Asheville West team of which you were an integral part for 7 years. I will never forget your dedication and work ethic that was exemplified in the last words you spoke to me ‘You know I would be there if I could.’ It was a pleasure knowing you.
The loss of a loved one is very devastating. It is comforting to know that God understands your grief and promise to do something about it. God has promised at Isaiah 25:8 to ‘swallow up death forever,’ and He has assured us at Acts 24:15 that ‘there is going to be a resurrection.’ May these scriptures be of some comfort to you now and in the coming days. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your loved one, Douglas.
The loss of a loved one is very devastating. It is comforting to know that God understands your grief and promise to do something about it. God has promised at Isaiah 25:8 to ‘swallow up death forever,’ and He has assured us at Acts 24:15 that ‘there is going to be a resurrection.’ May these scriptures be of some comfort to you now and in the coming days. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your loved one, Douglas.
Debby & Dougs Family So Sorry For Your Loss Your In Our Thoughts & Prayers
Doug Was A Fine Young Man Enjoyed Talking With Him Many Times When He Would Come To Pay His Rent He Will Be Missed ,
Debby & Dougs Family So Sorry For Your Loss Your In Our Thoughts & Prayers
Doug Was A Fine Young Man Enjoyed Talking With Him Many Times When He Would Come To Pay His Rent He Will Be Missed ,
Sending prayers to your family and freinds from across the sea from New Zealand. Fly high my dear freind xxxxx
Sending prayers to your family and freinds from across the sea from New Zealand. Fly high my dear freind xxxxx
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.
I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH DOUG (BIG) IT IS A TREMENDOUS LOSS TO OUR BLUE HEAVEN BINGO LEAGUE. LOVED THE WAY YOU ALWAYS SENT ME MY COKE, YOUR LAUGH, AND THE WAY YOU ALWAYS SAID WHEN I WHEN THE LOTTERY I WILL GET US ALL TOGETHER. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND FLY WITH THE ANGELS MY FRIEND. FOREVER IN MY HEART.
MARIA WARD (PICCY)
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.
I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH DOUG (BIG) IT IS A TREMENDOUS LOSS TO OUR BLUE HEAVEN BINGO LEAGUE. LOVED THE WAY YOU ALWAYS SENT ME MY COKE, YOUR LAUGH, AND THE WAY YOU ALWAYS SAID WHEN I WHEN THE LOTTERY I WILL GET US ALL TOGETHER. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND FLY WITH THE ANGELS MY FRIEND. FOREVER IN MY HEART.
MARIA WARD (PICCY)
May your grieving hearts be comforted by the memories that you all shared together and may the God of all comfort, who comforts us in these times of tribulation and loss be with your family. (2 Corinthians 1: 3-4)
May your grieving hearts be comforted by the memories that you all shared together and may the God of all comfort, who comforts us in these times of tribulation and loss be with your family. (2 Corinthians 1: 3-4)
We will miss you and our adventures at Dollywood and the beach. You were a good loyal friend. RIP Doug. Sincerely, Sam, Darlene, David, Michele, Hannah David Jr. Crawford and Heidi Jones
We will miss you and our adventures at Dollywood and the beach. You were a good loyal friend. RIP Doug. Sincerely, Sam, Darlene, David, Michele, Hannah David Jr. Crawford and Heidi Jones
To the family of Douglas F. Wills, sorry for the lost of your son from all the responses of sympathy I can see that Douglas was well loved and he has sent love to many. I would like to encourage you to take some time at a latter date to reflect on the scriptures of comfort Revelation 21:3,4 when death will be no more. Also read John 5:28,29 about those in the memorial tomb will hear his voice. Sincerely Cathy Wright
To the family of Douglas F. Wills, sorry for the lost of your son from all the responses of sympathy I can see that Douglas was well loved and he has sent love to many. I would like to encourage you to take some time at a latter date to reflect on the scriptures of comfort Revelation 21:3,4 when death will be no more. Also read John 5:28,29 about those in the memorial tomb will hear his voice. Sincerely Cathy Wright
I am sorry to hear about Doug’s sudden passing. I believe he is looking down admirably from Heaven right now.
I am sorry to hear about Doug’s sudden passing. I believe he is looking down admirably from Heaven right now.
We remember Doug well from the good old days in Needham.
Love from Debby and Mindi Mital.
We remember Doug well from the good old days in Needham.
Love from Debby and Mindi Mital.
Doug and I attended Hillside Elementary School together. He was quiet and kind. He was also occasionally picked on. I wished I could say today that I defended him but i don’t think I did. I did go over to his house a few times. It was calm and warm. It smelled good and I remember his parents were very attentive.
Doug and I attended Hillside Elementary School together. He was quiet and kind. He was also occasionally picked on. I wished I could say today that I defended him but i don’t think I did. I did go over to his house a few times. It was calm and warm. It smelled good and I remember his parents were very attentive.
I too went to Elementary school with Doug. He was a good and cherished friend of mine from my youth of whom I have fond memories. He will be missed!