William Douglas "Bill" Dubois entered this world on September 14, 1945, to loving, Christian parents, Fritz and Marie Dubois, in Omaha, Nebraska. His family ultimately moved to Shreveport, Louisiana, where he was a proud 1963 graduate of C.E. Byrd High School. He called Shreveport home until he married the love of his life, Dorothy "Tuffy" Welch Dubois, in the spring of 1992 and adopted a quiet country life in Dubberly, Louisiana, in Webster Parish.

All who knew Bill described him as the ultimate quiet, Southern gentleman who would go out of his way to be kind and help others even if it meant causing an inconvenience for himself. His parents taught him at an early age the value of hard work and integrity and he carried those values with him in every aspect of his life until his death on September 30, 2025. He was a man who believed in serving his God, being honest, keeping his word, and practicing humility which he displayed to family and friends until the very end of his life.

As a professional salesman, Bill had the opportunity to travel the country and meet hundreds of people who were not only his clients, but through the years, became his friends and he kept in touch with many of them, even in his retirement. He was rewarded for his work ethic numerous times with awards and accolades but remained quiet and humble and never boastful when others applauded him for the outstanding work he accomplished. During his free time, he enjoyed fishing, reading, traveling, watching and researching historical stories of World War II, doting on his four-legged friends, and listening to music. He especially loved spending time with his granddaughter, Anna Claire, discussing current events and politics and taught her at a very young age to think independently and not to be afraid to speak her own thoughts and opinions about what was going on in the world. Those discussions about world events continued even when he struggled to get just the right words together, but they had a deep understanding of one another and when the words wouldn't come, the two of them could find a way to laugh and lighten the mood!

During the last years of his life, Bill's health suffered greatly and his wife, Tuffy, took excellent care of him and he was always surrounded by his loved ones to keep him in good spirits even on days when he was struggling. The family cannot thank the care team of Passages Hospice enough for their love and support during this time as well as the staff and caregivers at Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for taking such excellent care of him during his last days.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Marie Dubois as well as his sister, Ann Dubois. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Tuffy, of Dubberly, Louisiana, brother Jack Dubois of Cheyenne, Wyoming (Fitri) as well as daughter Cheryl Buckner (Barry) of Shreveport, Louisiana and sons, Scott Tucker (Robin) of Dubberly, Louisiana, and Mike Tucker (June) of Goshen, Indiana. He leaves to cherish his memory three grandchildren: Anna Claire Tucker of Bossier City, Louisiana, Maxwell Robinson of Shreveport, Louisiana and Dakota Buckner of Shreveport, Louisiana as well as one great-grandchild, Spencer Robinson. He also was blessed to have a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him greatly.

A memorial service will be held at Minden Presbyterian Church, 1001 Broadway Street, Minden, Louisiana, 71055, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Bill's pastor, Rev. Keith Marriott, Minden Presbyterian Church, will conduct the service as he and Bill were not only brothers in Christ, but also very good friends.

Bill would want everyone who knew him to take comfort in the words of his Heavenly Father as he relied on those words daily throughout his life. A verse that we know he might share with us if he could, can be found in the book of Job 19: 25-27, "I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end, He will stand on the earth. And, after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh, I will see God; I myself will see Him with my own eyes – I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!"

In lieu of flowers, the family asks if anyone would like to donate, please consider making a donation to the Minden Presbyterian Aid Fund, Minden, Louisiana.