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Harold Douberly Obituary
Feb 12, 1930 - May 3, 2020
Harold L. Douberly, age 90, of Bradenton, Florida passed away on Sunday May 3, 2020. Harold was born February 12, 1930 in Fort White, Florida to the late Dessie Cason and the late Louis B. Douberly. Mr. Douberly attended the Florida Baptist Children's Home in Arcadia FL, graduating in 1948, he then studied at Florida State University. After his studies, Mr. Douberly joined the Navy. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Medal for Good Conduct after serving our country in the Korean War from 1951 – 1955. He was also a manager at Belk Lindsey in Sarasota for 33 years, retiring in 1988.
Mr. Douberly loved watching football. He was a fullback and quarterback while attending Desoto High School in Arcadia FL, and always supported the Florida Gators. He was a strong religious member of the Baptist community and a member of the Sertoma Club of Sarasota; standing for service of mankind.
Mr. Douberly is survived by; son Steven Douberly (Traci) of Sarasota, Florida; and daughter Sharon Douberly of Bradenton, Florida; brother Paul Douberly (Nina) of Palm Coast, Florida. Mr. Douberly also leaves six Grandchildren; Shaun, Adam, Andy, Stephani, Spencer and Reagan, and five Great-grandchildren to cherish his memory.
He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Jean Douberly; son Richard Douberly; father Louis B. Douberly and mother Dessie Cason.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Harold's memory may be made to Florida Baptist Children's Home, 1015 Sikes Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815.
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John Pinkerton
May 17, 2020
Mr. Douberly was always good to me as I was a friend of his son Steve and his daughter Sharon. My condolences to the family. sorry for the delay but was just notified today by another old friend of his passing.
tom whitehurst
May 10, 2020
harold was a truly great guy, i worked for him at belks in 1965 and 1966, i was in high school and played football and he loved to talk sports. he was a really kind man and a huge gator fan. ray graves was the head coach at florida then and he came into the store to see me and harold got so excited he let me stay on the clock to talk to coach, 45 years later and i still think of him with affection. my condolences to the family.
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