Douglas Harold Weatherspoon, 84, of Decatur, Alabama, peacefully passed away at home on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Born in Lansing, Michigan, to Mary Lee Wherry Weatherspoon and James Wesley Weatherspoon, Doug was a member of Decatur Church of Christ and a longtime member of Grant Street Church of Christ, where he served as an elder, song leader, and Bible class teacher for many years. He enjoyed fishing and was well known for his church fish fries, bringing people together through food and fellowship. Above all, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
He was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Carol, and his brother, James Vance Weatherspoon.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Weatherspoon; children, Laura Pannell (Daniel), Todd Weatherspoon (Melinda), and Justin Jeffreys (Fancey); 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Shelton Funeral Home in Decatur, Alabama, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, and the service at 1:00 PM, officiated by Alan Watkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Parkinson’s Research, Childhaven, or Potter Children’s Home.
The family extends special thanks to Brandy at Lystra, as well as SouthernCare Hospice and Right at Home of Decatur.
