George Douglas Obituary: Terrebonne Parish, La.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Houma Courier, Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.

2 Sep 2004

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September 01. 2004 12:00AM

George Douglas						[Photo]

George "Son" Edward Douglas, 77, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of 
Houma, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at New Rising Sun 
Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with 
burial in the church cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Gray Douglas; one son, Bruce Wayne Douglas; 
five brothers, Freddie Douglas II and wife, Veraniece, Benny Douglas, Gerald 
Douglas and wife, Delores, Donald Douglas and wife, Juanita, and Bobby Douglas 
and wife, Leischa; four sisters, Annie B. Doss of Magnolia, Ark., Marguerite D. 
Pitts, Carolyn D. Washington and husband, Fredrick, and Helen Marie Douglas; and 
one sister-in-law, Heloise H. Douglas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Helen Willis Douglas; one 
brother, Nolan Douglas; one brother-in-law, Elmer Doss; and one nephew, Nolan 
Douglas Jr.

He was a retired U.S. Army veteran, having served three tours of duty, two in 
Germany and one in Vietnam. He was drafted at age 18 and retired after 25 years, 
eight months and four days. After retiring, he owned and operated an auto body 
and paint shop. His medals and citations included the National Defense Service 
Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the United Nations 
Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, three Army Commendation Medals, the World 
War II Victor Medal, the Korean Service Medal and a certification of 
appreciation from President Richard Nixon, bearing his signature and official 
seal.

He was a member of New Rising Sun Baptist Church.

Gertrude Geddes Willis-Terrebonne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.