Douglas David Wilson

September 25, 1973 – February 1, 2020

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)

Douglas David Wilson, 46, of Austin, Texas, went to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, February 1, 2020, after a valiant 14-month battle with esophageal cancer.

Doug was a loving, dedicated, hard-working husband and father, devoted son and brother. He would always say his greatest accomplishments were being a father and a husband. He loved his wife and children “more than anything in the whole, entire world,” and his earthly absence will forever be felt. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Jamie (Martinez) Wilson; his son and daughter, Doak and Reagan; his mother, Caron Wilson; his sister, brother-in-law and niece, Jana Lynn Willey, Richard Willey, and Rylie Townsell; and a large, extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, maternal grandparents and in-law family members. He also leaves behind many close and professional friends, students, and players. Doug is preceded in death by his father, David Lynn Wilson; and his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Bernadine Wilson.

Doug was born in Lubbock, Texas, to David Lynn Wilson and Caron Ann (Schenk) Wilson on September 25, 1973. He attended K-12 schools in the Northside Independent School District of San Antonio, Texas, graduating from John Marshall High School in 1992, where he was also a member of the 1991 Marshall Rams State-qualifying football team his senior year under Head Coach David Visintine. Doug attended and played football at Hardin-Simmons University, earning various academic and football honors under Head Coach Jimmie Keeling. He was a four-year member of the HSU Cowboys football offensive line and graduated in 1996 with a degree in Political Science. Doug also earned a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Lamar University.

His career as a football coach and teacher began in 1998 at Deweyville High School and proceeded to Huntsville High School, New Waverly High School, Splendora High School, Burnet High School and Marble Falls High School, before dedicating the last six years as a social studies teacher at Westlake High School’s The Learning Center - which he said was his dream teaching job because of his students and his beloved coworkers - and as an offensive line coach for the Westlake High School Chaparrals football team under Head Coach and Athletic Director Todd Dodge. Doug felt privileged every day to be able to work for such a legendary coach and alongside his coaching brothers.

On December 21, 2019, Doug coached what would be his last football game – the 6A-Division II State title game. He was blessed to be able to see his dream of winning a state championship fulfilled that night, and we are grateful to God that after 22 years of pursuing this dream, God was merciful in the time given to Doug to be able to see it realized. At the time of his passing, Doug was also the Head Varsity Track Coach for Westlake High School.

Funeral Services will be held at Austin Ridge Bible Church (Bee Cave Road Campus) in Sanctuary-A, Saturday, February 8, 2020, at 3 p.m., Pastor Steven Hill officiating. In accordance with Doug’s wishes, no visitation or viewing will be held.

The family of Douglas David Wilson sends the sincerest of thanks for all the prayers, kind words, and supportive gestures that have been bestowed upon them during this sad and difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests donations be made to the Eanes Education Foundation in Doug’s honor at https://eaneseducationfoundation.org/coachwilson/.