William Douglas "Doug" Colston

April 10, 1942 - March 1, 2021 (78 years old)

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William Douglas "Doug" Colston

April 10, 1942 - March 1, 2021 (78 years old)

Bristol, Virginia

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William Douglas Colston Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 1, 2021 we had to say goodbye to William Douglas Colston of Bristol, Virginia, born in Richlands, Virginia. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Douglas Colston to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Benjamin Samuel and Eunice Jessee McCray Colston; his grandparents, Bob, Rose Colston, Will and Grace McCray; his great grandchild Olivia Nelms; and his aunt Virginia Jordan (Dill).

He is survived by: his wife Jean Alice Dickenson Colston; his daughters, Jeana Nelms (Scot), Teresa Belcher (Steve), Stephanie Davis (Chris) and Martha O'Sullivan (Rick); his aunt Marie Porter (Joe); his cousins, Jean Kennedy (Paul), Randy Porter (Gina) and David Porter; his grandchildren, Jason Nelms (Kathy), Doug Nelms, Nikki Nelms (Josh), Seth Davis (Tristan) and Chandler Davis (Brooke); and his great grandchildren, Avery, Adi, Nash and Parker.

Covid-19 guidelines will be followed, which includes wearing of masks, social distancing, and adherence to occupancy rules.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Disabled American Veterans (https://secure.dav.org), or St. Jude's Children's Hospital (https://www.stjude.org).

Suggested donation : Disabled American Veterans

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March 3, 2021

Karen Burke wrote a sympathy message

“So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. I have such fond childhood memories of Doug when he would visit Joe and Marie every summer. He was so pleasant and fun to be around, then, and every time we would run into each other thereafter. He will truly be missed by so many. May God bless your broken hearts. Janice and Bud Yeary”

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Mar 04

Visitation

Pleasant View United Methodist Church
18416 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA 24210

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Mar 04

Funeral service

Pleasant View United Methodist Church
18416 Lee Hwy, Abingdon, VA 24210

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Mar 05

Committal service

Mountain View Cemetery
1019 E Valley Dr, Bristol, VA 24201

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