DR. DONALD E. DOUGLAS

OBITUARY FOR DR. DONALD EDWARD DOUGLAS DOUGLAS, Dr. Donald Edward, age 91, a long-time former resident of Middletown, Ohio, died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at his residence in Greenville, South Carolina. He was born August 28, 1923 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Harold Hayman and Alma Sommers Douglas. Don was a graduate of Middletown High School, the University of Virginia and The Ohio State University Dental School. He served in the U.S. Army during W.W. II, and later enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict. Following service as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force, he married Marilyn Jones and together they had five daughters. He worked for more than 40 years as a dentist in Middletown and dedicated himself to his family and community. His passions included tennis, golf and his dogs. He was a member of The Church of the Ascension, Middletown Tennis Club and Browns Run Country Club. Remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, his quick wit and charm will be greatly missed. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Marilyn Jones Douglas; sister, Suzanne Douglas Terry. He is survived by five daughters, Lisa Douglas Carll of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Amy Douglas Nalley, husband Danny of Eden, North Carolina, Debbie Douglas Pearce, husband Dale of Wake Forest, North Carolina, Bonnie Douglas Newell, husband Mike of Davidson, North Carolina, and Heidi Douglas Wright, husband Jimmy of Greenville, South Carolina; 14 grandchildren, Tyler Carll, Natalie Carll Misner, husband Justin, Alexander Carll, Bridget Nalley Harbour, husband AJ, Lindsay Nalley, Jordan and Grant Pearce, Austin, Mitchell and Connor Newell, Peyton, Jack, Mae and Will Wright; three great grandchildren, Georgia and Tagg Misner, and Wells Harbour; and many extended family and friends. A private funeral service for family and friends will be Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of the Ascension, 2709 McGee Avenue, Middletown, Ohio 45044. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery, with military services by Middletown Combined Honor Guard. Memorial contributions in Donald’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, South Carolina 29615; American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, Illinois 60693; The Lutheran Hospice Foundation, 429 N. Main St., Greenville, South Carolina 29601; or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Herr-Riggs Funeral Home, 210 S. Main St., Middletown. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.herr-riggs.com

DR. DONALD E. DOUGLAS

August 28, 1923 - January 6, 2015