John Darby Douglas, Jr.

***FRIENDS, PLEASE NOTE THE GATHERING TIME ON SATURDAY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 6:00 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.***

John Douglas, Jr., 78, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

John was born on April 5, 1939 in Pasco County, Florida to the late John Darby Douglas, Sr. and Eula Mae Howard Douglas. He graduated from Hillsborough High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy for a few years. Following his military service, John was an electrical engineer at several different businesses before retiring from TRW.

On April 9, 1966, John made the beautiful Linda Ann Reed his wife and they lived together happily for 51 years. Throughout his life, he always kept things interesting with his passion for a variety of hobbies including: world history, reading, hunting, researching genealogy, and traveling the world. His favorite place to visit was Scotland. John’s witty sense of humor and memorable and funny phrases always left people with a smile and a full heart.

On top of all of John’s hobbies, he was also very active in a number of organizations where he served very important roles including: the Regent for South Georgia - Clan Douglas Society of North America where he served as Secretary, the local Ocmulgee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution where he served as the Registrar and Treasurer, the Middle Georgia Scottish Country Dancing Group, the Robert Burns Supper where he served as Chairman, the Fort Valley Gun Club where he served as a Range Officer, and the Central Georgia Society of Genealogy where he served on the Board of Directors.

John’s memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife, Linda Reed Douglas of Warner Robins; son, J.D. Douglas III (Jennifer) of Jacksonville, Florida; grandson, Jack Douglas; siblings, Audrey Ellison and Elsie Gross (Bill); nieces and nephews, Matthew Smith (Roseanne), Timothy Smith (Kathryn), Robin Bruton, Lisa Prenzler (Gary), and Paul Burger; treasured friends, Bill and Connie O’Dowd who came on daily visits; and several close cousins.

A memorial gathering will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 9th at the Farmhouse at McCullough Funeral Home. John will be laid to rest in Townsend House Cemetery in Dade City, Florida at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of John to the charity of your choice.

McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with Mr. Douglas’ arrangements.