Doug Williams

Doug Williams, age 67, of Bauxite, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was born November 6, 1945 in Helena, Arkansas. Mr. Williams was a U.S. Army Veteran. Doug retired from the Arkansas State Police. He served 27 years and 7 months. Doug was Commander of the Crimes Against Children Division upon retirement. He ends a 35 year career in law enforcement, including more than three years with the Little Rock Police Department and four years with the United States Secret Service-Executive Protective Service. Doug was currently employed at the Department of Human Services Division of Childcare. He is survived by his wife, Machelle Williams of Bauxite; three daughters, Melinda Parson (Tony) of Little Rock, Melissa Nickols (Lee) of Benton and Brandi Phillips (Brian) of Little Rock; parents, M.C. and Frances Williams of Benton; three brothers, Jerome Calvin Williams of Benton, Jerry Williams of Benton and Rodney Williams of Crestview, Florida; granddaughter, Brooklynn Machelle Phillips and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday, June 14 at Ashby Funeral Home with visitation to follow. Bro. Larry Beatty and Merlin Leach will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greg Foundation at "thegregfoundation.org". On-line guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.