Richard W. Douglas, Sr.
Richard W. Douglas, Sr., age 84, of 2020 Spruce, died on Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 6:12 AM in Blessing Hospital. He was born on June 16, 1925 in Quincy the son of Lawrence & Emogene (Irwin) Douglas. Richard married Ruth Majors on July 2, 1948 in LaGrange. She survives. He worked at Moorman’s Manufacturing for many years until his retirement. Richard served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII and was a Past Commander of the VFW in Quincy.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
FIVE CHILDREN: Roxinne Douglas of Quincy; Renea R. Douglas of Minneapolis, MN, Richard W. Douglas, Jr. of Quincy; Rhonna Douglas-West of Minneapolis, MN, and Ryan R. Douglas of Quincy
GRANDCHILDREN: RaShauna Washington, Walter R. Majors, Jahnekia A. Burks, Jimere Douglas, J’Kolbe Kelly, Tremass Pleasant, Danica Trone, Jared Holtschlag, R’Shon Douglas, Terrell Douglas, RhoMel West, Ryan Douglas II, Ryonna Douglas and Peyton Nicholson.
Two BROTHERS: Roger Douglas of Washington, DC and Stanley Douglas and his wife Christina of Franfort, Germany
Five SISTERS-IN-LAW: Maxine Green, Viola Majors, Claydine Douglas,Edith Majors, and Genevieve Douglas along with a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends also survive.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson Rhomo-Vincent Douglas, seven brothers: John, George, Irving, Paul, Reginald, Melvin, and Ralph Douglas and three sisters: Patsy Humphrey, Bonnie Douglas, and Annabelle Lewis and brothers-in-law Floyd Majors,Odelee Majors, and Vernon Humphrey.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 3, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday from 12:00 noon until the time of the services. Memorials may be made to the Family. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
I want to express my condolences to you and your family and let you know that we are praying for you in your difficult time .
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.We will keep each one of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
Bobby & Renee Gay
Dear Ruthie and family —
I cannot tell you how sad we were to hear about “Bisky”. You know I have known him basically all of my life. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
With love,
Kenny and Jackie (McMurtry) Wilson
Sis. Ruthie, Ryan & family: Please know my heart aches at this time for you all…Mr. Douglas was a kind, strong and generous man and a father-figure to me. Take care, know that Jesus loves you and so do I and that ALMIGHTY God is truly in control. I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH! Sis. Ruthie- I will see you upon my return from Vacation.
I just want to say that your entire family is in my prayers. I remember Mr. Douglas growing up and from church with Mrs. Ruthie. The loss of a loved one hurts and I cannot say I feel your pain, but I know that along with the hurt will come so comfort. It may not come now, but it will come. God Bless You and Keep You!!!