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ROBERT DOUGLAS Obituary

DOUGLAS, ROBERT L. "BOB," 80, went home to his Lord, Tuesday April 29, 2014 at his residence.

He was born in Louisville to Ollie and Marjorie (Shouse) Douglas.

Bob was a retired Regional Manager for the Metropolitan Parks & Recreation Dept, with 34 years service.

He attended the University of Louisville and was a Kentucky Colonel and a U. S. Army veteran.

He was a member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Bill Douglas.

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Rose M. (Amback) Douglas; his children, Darlene M. Douglas Roth, Robert A. "Tony" Douglas (Tarita), and Robert "Robbie" Probus; six grandchildren, Daniel (Holly), Leah, and Jeremy Toma, Brittany Douglas, Meagan and Laura Caitlin Probus; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy., with burial to follow in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Sunday.

Expressions of Sympathy to Diabetes Association & American Heart Fund.

Online condolences: owenfuneralhome.com



Published by Courier-Journal on May 3, 2014.
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Every day I miss him more and more the chimes i received from the funeral rings everytime I need to talk to someone I look at the sky and see clouds passing by wishing I could see you one more time but one day dad I will thank you for watching out for your grand kids and me love you so much miss you so much your daughter Darlene

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