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1940
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2024
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Dr. Terry Douglas Obituary
A funeral service for Dr. Terry Edward Douglas, 83, of Marshall, Texas will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 25, 2024, in the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Zion Hill Cemetery in Jasper, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the funeral home.
Terry was born on November 12, 1940, in Sontag, Mississippi to Calvin and Louise Douglas and passed away on March 20, 2024, in Marshall, Texas.
He loved fishing, dark roast community coffee, traveling and being a pastor. He loved his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Louise Douglas; his first wife, Diann Douglas, and two brothers, Joe Douglas and wife, Minnie and Ernie Douglas and wife, Debbie.
He is survived by his wife, Georgia Douglas; his children, Denise Welch and husband, Jack, Dana Douglas, and Terry “Eddie” Douglas Jr. and wife, Christine; brothers, Wendell Douglas (Melba), Chester Douglas (Emma), and Calvin Douglas (Nancy); sisters, Dorothy Townsend (Bubba), Linda Bilbo (Bill) and Ginny Furlow (Reece); his extended step-families of Lance Hogan, Curtis Hogan, Ricky Dyer, and William Dyer; his grandchildren, Racy Kane, Jeff Welch, Brad Welch, Joshua Haggard, Haley Haggard, Owen Douglas and Cole Douglas; 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Memories and Condolences
for Dr. Terry Douglas
Tom Osgood
July 22, 2024
I was so sorry to hear about Terry. He was a real friend and very close to Steve. As sad as it is, Steve just passed away as well. I would love to talk to you - 281-467-7455
Ethlyn Breland
March 24, 2024
Georgia, so very sorry for your loss and that I am unable to attend the service. I enjoyed you and Bro. Terry so much when he was our pastor and but I will always remember his bright smiling face and kind words. My prayers are with you and the family he so loved.
Barbara Smith
March 24, 2024
Praying peace for the family and his friends.
Tracy Barnes
March 23, 2024
Terry was a friend and mentor to me when I began my first foray into full time ministry in Pennsylvania. I will be forever grateful for his counsel and care during those early days of pastoral ministry.
Hunter Stiles
March 22, 2024
Terry was a great man, leader, friend, and Christian. I know he is in Heaven with Jesus, exactly where he wants to be. He had a personal impact in my life through church and I will always be thankful for the memories and advice he gave to me. He was a great mentor and friend.
Arlene Inch-Wilson
March 22, 2024
Pastor Terry and his family were special friends. We made many cherished memories together that will be forever on my heart.
Beverly Deweese
March 22, 2024
I’m so very sorry For Your loss
Georgia Marie, Our Thoughts And Prayers To You And The Family
May the Lord just wrap you and yours in HIS Hands
Love You My Friend.
Grant
March 22, 2024
Prayers for strength during this time of loss
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Downs Funeral Home - Marshall4608 Elysian Fields Rd., Marshall, TX 75672
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