In loving memory of

William T Douglass, Sr.
April 24, 1954 - March 27, 2024

William T. Douglass, Sr., on March 27, 2024, of Magnolia, New Jersey, formerly of South Philadelphia. Age 69.

Loving husband of Diane Douglass (nee Szwak). Devoted father of Jessica Wilson (Brandon, Sr.) and William Douglass, Jr. (Margaret M.) Cherished Pop Pop of Brandon, Jr. and William III. Brother of Joseph, Jr. (Donna). Also survived by Henry & Barbara Szwak, Renee Brizzi & Ken Szwak, Joanna Johnson, and many other extended family members and friends.

William was a respiratory therapist at Kennedy Hospital. William enjoyed bringing his dog, Target, out hunting. In his free time, he enjoyed trying out new culinary activities such as cooking BBQ & gravy and meatballs, baking onion bagels, and making beer & wine. William liked to watch Westerns, especially John Wayne and The Quiet Man. He also loved to watch the Flyers games. William enjoyed spending his summers in Brigantine as a child and Cape May as an adult. Most of all, William enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and family.

There will be a visitation from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Tuesday April 2 and from 10:00am until 11:00am on Wednesday April 3 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Memorial service 11am on Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in William's memory to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation: ATTN: Financial Operations, 733 Third Avenue, Ste. 510 , New York, NY, 10017; 646-943-7521 https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/

Tributes

alexdiagosta@comcast.net wrote on Apr 2, 2024:

"Jessica,Brandon,Bran Jr. and the Douglass Family,we are so sorry for the loss of your Father,Grandfather,Husband.We are unable to attend services but we will keep you all in our prayers.With Much Love,Aunt Mimi & Uncle Alex."

Joanna wrote on Mar 28, 2024:

"Diane, Jess and Billy, I will never be able to find the words to express my deepest sympathy to all of you. I hope your beautiful family memories will get you through this difficult time. ? I have many fond memories and will cherish our times of laughter and fun. Rest in eternal peace Bill ? love Joanna "

Carole Pierce wrote on Mar 28, 2024:

"Jessica and family, our thought and prayers are with all of you during this time. - Carole and Robert Pierce"