William Douglas

Simpson (Spike)

William Douglas Simpson (Spike), 60, of Thomasville, passed away on Wednesday – November 12, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Saturday – November 15th at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jody Brown officiating.

Doug was born on March 18, 1965 in Thomasville, to the late Emory Leroy Simpson and Violet Janice Smith Simpson. He grew up in Thomasville and lived his life very simple and quiet but you wouldn't know it with the amount of friends he always had. Doug had a green thumb and loved spending time growing and nurturing plants and working in horticulture. He also loved to fish and enjoyed coin collecting, loved children, and spending time with his family. He will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his siblings; Kathy Simpson of Tallahassee, FL, and Allen Simpson (Jonette Hayes) of Dixie, GA, and a host of niece & nephews and cherished friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; brothers, Joseph Simpson and Tony Simpson.