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Joe M. Douglas

Funeral service for Mr. Joe M. Douglas will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Riverwood Family,

with interment following, 1 p.m., at Antioch Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. at Riverwood.

Chief Petty Officer Joe M. Douglas (U.S. Navy Retired) was called home to heaven on July 23, 2021. Mr. Douglas

was born in Waynesboro, MS on March 14, 1938, to his late parents, Cairey and Earcel Douglas. He graduated from

Beat Four High School in Wayne County, MS. In May of 1957, Mr. Douglas enlisted in the United States Air Force,

and four years later, enlisted in the United States Navy. Mr. Douglas proudly served his country for more than 20 years

in the military. He was particularly fond of the aircraft that his teams maintained, the A6 Intruder. After retirement from

the United States Navy, Mr. Douglas began his career in the petroleum industry, in which he once again traveled

the globe to accomplish many things. He then became an entrepreneur, creating several successful businesses. Mr. Douglas

also served with the Lincoln County Sherriff’s Department.

Mr. Douglas enjoyed athletic sports and harvesting his gardens. Being an avid hunter and an expert fisherman, Mr. Douglas

handed down the love of nature to his family. He could often be found teaching marksmanship and angling skills to his children,

grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or anyone else willing to listen. His love of nature was trumped by

his love for his family. Mr. Douglas attended countless baseball, softball, and football games, tennis matches, chorus concerts,

beauty pageants, and dance recitals, with hardly a complaint. Mr. Douglas cherished his family and friends.

He accomplished these things with, and in support of, his loving wife, Faye Douglas.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Faye Douglas; sons and daughters in law, Kirk & Della Douglas, John & Heather Douglas, Chris & Leanne Douglas, his special son, Beaux (lap dog); daughter and son in law, Donna & Bobby Strickland; brother, Perry Douglas and wife, Brenda; sister, Mary Douglas Williams and husband, Truman; nine grandchildren, Erika Cain (Dodd), Tanya Pare (Matt), Cairey Beth Strickland, Kristin Douglas, Calleye Rouse (Kris), Connor Douglas, Abigail Douglas, Kinley Douglas, Caroline Douglas; 19 great grandchildren; three step grandsons, Jesse Griffin (Kimberly), Jacob Griffin (Jessica) and Robby Strickland. He is also survived by a special friend, Kay Rancifer and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving family members and friends.

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  • Comment Link Rev Robert W. Hudson Wednesday, 28 July 2021 16:09 posted by Rev Robert W. Hudson

    I never learned to call you uncle. Especially after the way we carried on when we fixed Daddy's old truck when ya'll were in Pa one summer. I always thought of you like I did EJ so even though we didn't get to see each other as often as most I have and will always have those special times for remembrance. RIP and I Will see you on the other side. Love Hugs and Prayers to the ENTIRE Douglas family you all know I am here anytime to listen or to pray. God's Blessings on All!!

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  • Comment Link Jim Stewart Tuesday, 27 July 2021 20:57 posted by Jim Stewart

    Rest in peace and sending ? to the family

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  • Comment Link Dinah Dollahite Tuesday, 27 July 2021 19:12 posted by Dinah Dollahite

    The greatest man I could ever be blessed with as my Uncle.I will forever miss and hold you in my heart. May you rest now and know you'll never be forgotten by the multitude of people you touched during your life with us.I loved you dearly.

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  • Comment Link Krystal Fortenberry Tuesday, 27 July 2021 11:02 posted by Krystal Fortenberry

    Prayers for the Douglas family.
    Jon & Krystal Fortenberry

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  • Comment Link Henry  W Coleman  Petty Office 1st Class Tuesday, 27 July 2021 08:53 posted by Henry W Coleman Petty Office 1st Class

    Fair winds and Following Seas Shipmate!

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  • Comment Link Petty Officer 2nd Class Evans Monday, 26 July 2021 22:38 posted by Petty Officer 2nd Class Evans

    Rest In Peace Chief. We have the watch. Salute

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  • Comment Link Dennis and Joyce Hudson Monday, 26 July 2021 20:45 posted by Dennis and Joyce Hudson

    He will be missed and we send love to Faye and all their family.

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  • Comment Link Dennis and Joyce Hudson Monday, 26 July 2021 20:32 posted by Dennis and Joyce Hudson

    Uncle Joe will be greatly missed by Dennis and Joyce
    and family.

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