Douglas Jerome Knighten Jr., age 34, of Killen, passed away December 7, 2025. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 10, at Williams Funeral Home from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Service will follow with Jason Jones officiating.
Pall bearers include Steven Keeton, Landin Keeton, Braylan McMullan, Hayden Walton, Chad Brown, Nick Robertson, Cody Hayes, Shane Keeton, Danny Robertson, Johnathan Phillips, and Ryan James.
He was preceded in death by Brooklyn Hollins, Tra Hollins, and Frances Knighten.
Douglas is survived by his parents, Vicki Keeton and Doug Knighten Sr.; his son, Haygen Douglas Knighten; his sisters, Brittany Knighten (Chad Brown), Shana Walton (Hayden), Malaya Gargis and Kristen Grose; his grandparents, Turtle and Wanda Keeton; his uncle, Steven Keeton (Brittany); his aunt, Joni Keeton; his niece Annalyn; his two nephews, Houston and Wesson Brown; along with his cousins, Landin Keeton (Easton, Emersyn, and Eli), Andru Hollins, and Braylan McMullan.
Douglas loved spending quality time with his son and family. He loved his dogs, being on the water, and working on cars. Most of all he loved attending church, spreading God’s word, and praying over others.
“The Lord is close to the broken hearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 34:18
