ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MCKAY, DOUGLAS ALLEN 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding  Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Sunday, September 18, 2016

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MCKAY, DOUGLAS ALLEN 
December 23, 1951 - September 18, 2016

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Douglas “Doug” Allen McKay passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the age 
of 64.

Son of the late Margaret Fletcher McKay and Gordon McKay. Brother of Russell 
McKay (Teri). Beloved husband of Patricia H. McKay. Loving father of 
Christopher James Gaudry (Malinda), Danielle Amanda McKay Ebrahem (Ahmad) and 
Donald Andrew McKay (Renee). Grandfather of Magnolia and Bridger Gaudry, 
Alexander and Maxwell Mounis, Ryleigh, Donovan and Dexter McKay.

Doug was born on December 23, 1951 in Tampa, FL and raised in Bartlett, TX. He 
grew up on a greyhound farm raising and racing greyhounds. This is where Doug 
gained his love for speed and developed a fascination with automobile and 
motorcycle racing. Doug joined the Coast Guard at a young age where he quickly 
realized his passion for engineering. In the 70s, he moved to New Orleans where 
he met and fell in love with Pat while wearing an elaborate Bert costume from 
the TV show Sesame Street. They married, resided, and raised a family in 
Metairie, LA and then later in Mandeville, LA.

Doug furthered his education at the University of New Orleans and pursued an 
engineering career. This eventually led him overseas to the Kingdom of Saudi 
Arabia where he would remain until his sudden passing. He will be remembered 
for his extraordinary story-telling and unquenchable desire for adventure. He 
was happiest on the water. Doug had a passion for sailing and dreamed of 
sailing around the world. He loved fishing and took pride in teaching his 
grandkids a few tricks of the trade. He had a special appreciation for music 
and “attempted” to teach himself how to play many different instruments. He was 
well known for his over the top firework displays and loved to bring smiles to 
children through his portrayal of Santa Claus. Doug was an incredible husband, 
father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. He will truly be missed.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Doug’s life at 123 
Sarah’s Lane, Waveland, MS 39576 on 15, October, 2016 at 4:00 PM with a beach 
side memorial beginning at 5:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. McKay to be 
made to the Tipitina’s Foundation, www.tipitinasfoundation.org.

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