William Decatur Triggs Sr.

William Decatur Triggs, Sr.
William Decatur Triggs, Sr., 88, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 24, 2015, in Beaumont, Texas.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:30pm, Thursday, October 29, 2015, at First United Methodist Church in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend John Warren. Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.

Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 1:30pm.

Born in Gueydan, Louisiana, on August 15, 1927, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Triggs. William retired from DuPont after 37 years of work. He was a very involved and active member of First United Methodist Church where he was an usher and served on several committees. He was a former alderman at Pinehurst, and one of the founders of Orange Christian Services.

William was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Eddie Miller; brother, Kenneth Triggs, Sr.; sister-in-law, Bessie Triggs; and brother-in-law, Don Miller.

He is survived by his wife, Jerry Triggs; son, William D. Triggs, Jr. and wife Phyllis, of Crowley, Louisiana; step-children, Jerry Fairchild and wife Kelli, of Lumberton, and Max Fairchild and wife Brenda, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Nicholas A. Triggs and wife Tien, and Tonya T. Nicolosi and husband David; great-grandchildren, Taran Triggs, Lilliana Nicolosi, and Keira Nicolosi; brother, Phillip K. Triggs, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church at 502 N. 6th St., Orange, Texas 77631 or to Orange Christian Services at 2518 West Park, Orange, Texas 77630.