NASHVILLE - William Douglas Walston, "Doug", age 86, passed away March 1, 2022.

A private graveside service will be held Friday, March 4, 2022, in the Mausoleum at the Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and family at the home of his son, Jeff Walston and wife, Dawana at 2325 S. Halifax Rd., Rocky Mount on Thursday, March 3, 2022, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.

Doug is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean James Walston; three sons, Douglas Michael Walston of Sevierville, TN, Mark Timothy Walston and wife Paige, Russell Jeffrey Walston and wife, Dawana, all of Rocky Mount; three daughters, DoVina Walston Lewis and husband, Eddie of Elm City, Michelle Walston Johnson and husband, Danny of Goldsboro, and Amy Walston Heath of Nashville; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Christine Barnes of Wilson, Paula James of Newport, and Jean Sawyer of Rocky Mount; along with many nieces, nephews, family friends and other extended relatives.