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Michael Douglas Obituary
Bossier City - Michael Eugene Douglas was born in Ruston, Louisiana on November 10, 1954 to Eugene and Marian Douglas.
Mike, 66, loving husband, father, son and Papaw lost his battle with cancer and died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marian, and his aunt, Julia Lee Douglas.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Roxanne (nee Harris) and their two children, son Matthew Michael Douglas and his daughter Michelle Elizabeth and her husband John Robert (Bobby) Hartley; his father Eugene Douglas, sister Carole Rebbel and her husband James G. Rebbel; grandchildren Jaxon Brett Hartley; Zachary Christopher Douglas and his wife Madison (nee Hogan) and their son Ashton Dean; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Thank you to his medical doctors Anil Veluvolu, Michael Stratton, Richard Jacobson and Himanshu Desai for their care, which extended Mike's time with his family during the last three years.
Visitation will be at Osborn Funeral Home, 3631 Southern Avenue, Shreveport, LA on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. Mike's funeral Mass will be at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 4300 N. Market Street, Shreveport, LA on March 3, 2021 at 10 a.m. with a procession to the graveside at Forest Park Cemetery, 3700 St. Vincent Avenue, Shreveport, LA.
Pallbearers will be Stephen Arnold, Louis Digilormo, Buck Harris, Bobby Hartley, Jim Rebbel, and Jim Roberts; honorary pallbearer is fishing buddy and long-time friend Richard (Rick) Harris.
Reception will follow the burial at St. Pius.
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Calvin 6
July 20, 2021
Dear Roxanne,
I live in Central Texas and have been a long time friend of Mike's. I am in Shreveport now on business and just learned of Mike's untimely passing.
Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and all of your family and friends.
With deepest sympathy,
Calvin
Scott Douglas
March 7, 2021
Mike and family you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Cousin. Scott Douglas
Valerie Davis
March 1, 2021
Dear Carole and family, sending heartfelt condolences and prayers.
Bonnie Beal
March 1, 2021
His humor, love of life and warmth will be missed. Godspeed to Jesus' arms Mike. We take comfort in knowing we will see you again in our Easter life.
Eva Gayton
March 1, 2021
Carole and family, thoughts and prayers for all of you during this most difficult time. God bless.
Joan Cooper
March 1, 2021
Carole, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan
Kathy Shiver
March 1, 2021
My heart goes out to you Carole and your family.
Michelle Gowdy
March 1, 2021
Sending my prayers to the Douglas family, may God's Protection Angels camp around your hearts at this time of need.
Kim Wright
March 1, 2021
Carole and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Mackenzie Austin
March 1, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Semien
March 1, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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