Douglas S. "Doug" Wales

1950 - 2020

Douglas S. "Doug" Wales obituary, 1950-2020, Grand Island, NE

BORN

1950

DIED

2020

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All Faiths Funeral Home - Grand Island

2929 South Locust

Grand Island, Nebraska

Douglas Wales Obituary

Douglas S. "Doug" Wales, 70, of Grand Island passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020.
A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Doug's life is planned for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, at All Faiths Funeral Home.
Doug was born Feb. 7, 1950, at Ainsworth, the son of Sterling and Dortha (Frye) Wales. He moved to Grand Island in the early '70s. He married Belinda Johnson in 1976. The couple divorced in 1996. Doug then married Laurie Connelly.
Doug was employed by Hooker Bros., before he went to work as an over-the-road truck driver, and was driving for BLT Trucking at the time of his death. Trucking was not only his livelihood; he loved the trucking life.
He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Camping and family vacation trips in the summertime were some of his favorites. Known for his loving and caring heart, Doug was loved in return and will be missed by all.
Survivors include good friend, Penny McClarnon, and her son, Sampson McClarnon; daughters, Renea (Robert) Powell and Amy (Michael) May; stepsons, Jason Marlin and Brandon Marlin; grandchildren, Amanda and Steffanie Powell, Tyra "Sally," Jonathan and Anna May, Noah and Tanner Marlin, and Graclyn and Kiernan Bremmer; a great-grandchild-to-be; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by three brothers, Francis, Gordon and Roger Wales, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Online remembrances may be left at www.giallfaiths.com.

Published by The Grand Island Independent on Jan. 13, 2021.
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I can't believe it has been a year since the dear lord took you from us. Doug, you are loved by all of us and deeply missed. There isn't a day that goes by that you are not on our minds. Continue to rest in peace and keep the angels in line. Love and miss you terribly

Luella May

January 4, 2022

His celebration of life was great, lots of tears and comforting, and lots of beautiful memories. Doug will be greatly missed by all of us. RIP Doug

Luella May

January 20, 2021

So sorry to hear about Doug, Charlie just went and meant him for coffee couple months ago! Our Prayers & Thoughts are with you all He´ll Be miss, Gone but not forgotten Sincerely, Nelson Family

Charlie & Jan Nelson

January 17, 2021

Doug was a very loving and caring man. I will never forget our last vacation with him to Bransen Missouri. I send all my love caring thoughts and prayers to his daughters and family. Doug you will be greatly missed. RiP

Luella May

January 13, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss.

quentin Hooker

January 10, 2021

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