William "Bill" Arthur Daoulas

William “Bill” Arthur Daoulas, 70, of Washington, D.C., passed away on October 11, 2026. He lived a full life marked by a successful career, enduring friendships, a love of storytelling, and, above all, an unwavering devotion to his family.

Bill was born on January 19, 1956, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to retired U.S. Army Colonel Arthur Daoulas and Elaine Daoulas. Growing up as an ‘Army brat,’ he spent portions of his childhood in Germany, Greece, and various cities across the United States. These experiences fostered an appreciation for travel, different cultures, his Greek heritage, and provided a lifetime of stories he loved to share.

Bill graduated from the University of Richmond, where he played on the men’s soccer team and was a proud member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He especially valued the friendships formed during his college years and was fortunate to reconnect with some of his fraternity brothers later in life.

Following college, Bill began his career in Washington, D.C., where he met the love of his life, Sue Hardy, while they were both working in the office of then Congressman Dan Quayle. They shared more than 38 years of marriage, separated only by death, building a life together centered on family and friends. They enjoyed traveling and sailing, including many memorable trips to the British Virgin Islands and Greece.

Throughout his professional career, Bill worked in government affairs and defense contracting, including working alongside his father at Alpha International and later serving as Director of Government Affairs at AM General.

An avid reader with a curious mind, Bill loved telling stories, sharing memories, and engaging in conversation with family and friends. As Sue would say, Bill loved literature, not the ‘low-brow’ books she enjoyed.

Above all else, Bill loved his family immensely. He was extraordinarily proud of his children and took great joy in their lives and accomplishments. That pride only grew with the arrival of his five grandchildren. He delighted in watching them grow, celebrating their achievements, and sharing in their lives. While Bill enjoyed a rewarding career, meaningful friendships, and a lifetime of experiences, his greatest legacy is unquestionably the family he leaves behind.

Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sue Hardy Daoulas, in 2018; his mother, Elaine Daoulas, in 2021; and his brother, John Daoulas, in 2019.

He is survived by his son, Arthur Daoulas, and his wife, Emily, and their children, Quin, Lucille, and Arthur; his daughter, Arianna Muckerman, and her husband, Alex, and their children, Poppy and Henning; his father, Arthur Daoulas; his brother, Chris Daoulas, and his wife, Morphoula; his sister-in-law, Cheryl Daoulas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Bill will be remembered for his stories, his curiosity, the friendships he cherished, and the extraordinary love he had for his family. His memory lives on through the generations he loved so dearly.

A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Sunday, November 15 at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral (2815 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20007), with a short service at 3:00 pm, followed by a reception in the church’s atrium at 3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in memory of Bill’s late wife, Sue. Bill was devoutly dedicated to Sue and continued advancement for pancreatic cancer treatment.