Douglas, Gary Of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at the age of 48 years. Gary was born on June 8, 1966 in Fulton, Kentucky to Bobbie Jean Littleton and Lossie B. Douglas. He graduated from Fulton High School in 1983, was ordained a minister in December 5, 1993 at Universal Peace in Christ Church and attended Milwaukee Area Technical College with a focus of culinary arts. Gary enjoyed cooking, visiting family and friends, and working as a caregiver for a local Milwaukee transitional living facility. Gary was often referred to by family members and his inner circle as "Boo." "Boo" loved his family and meeting new people. "Boo" would do anything when called upon to support his family and friends. Gary "Boo" Douglas will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Ruby Johnson, grandparents Frank Houston and Verna Mae Douglas, six aunts; Carrie B. Milner, Gloria Dean Littleton-Blair, Alice F. Douglas, Rosa B. Ingram, Jennie B. Martin, and Maxine Littleton, and his uncles Earl Littleton, Frank Douglas, Jr and Parker Douglas. Gary was survived by his mother Bobbie Jean Taylor of Fulton, KY; his father Lossie B. Douglas of Kankakee IL; 9 brothers, 6 sisters; countless number of aunts, uncles, and cousins who loved him very much. Gary's family would appreciate financial contributions to the "Memorial For Gary Douglas" at 544 East Ogden, Suite 700-116, Milwaukee, WI 53202. The visitation for Gary will be held on December 29, 2014 at United Church of the Living God at 609 Martin Luther King Drive in Fulton, KY 42041, beginning at 11 AM with services at 1 PM. Burial will follow service. A memorial celebration also will be held in Milwaukee, WI in January. For more information, call (414) 303-2626 to be added to the mailing list.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 28, 2014.

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Damien Fitzgerald

February 24, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Sylvia pratchet

December 4, 2015

you know. it's. been a year now ,sense you went to. be with Jesus but it still seem like. only yesterday the. love I. had. for. you. I. guess will always. live on. I know you are in a much. better. place an. I. know. you. would. want. me to keep.moving on strong. you. know from. time. to. time. I. am saddened
when. I. think. about what a great lost you were. to. me. I. know. that. God brought us to to Heather. to. fulfill his purpose. I. understand sometimes. disappointment. Wii. come but. praise God he still in. charge. I. miss you.

Marilyn

January 6, 2015

Gary Douglas was a great man of God and awesome friend. I loved everything about him from his laugh to his smile. I'm going to miss Gary L. Douglas. Love You

January 4, 2015

I love and miss you Douglas!!

Randall Cross

December 29, 2014

My prayers and condolences to the family during this difficult time. May God's peace bring you comfort and strength, and may Gary rest peacefully in the arms of his loving Savior.

Sam McManus

December 28, 2014

Bobbie
I am sorry that I was not able to attend the Homegoing service for Boo. Know that I will keep you and the rest of the family in my prayers.
Love cousin Sam McManus (Pirtle)

Helen Dozier

December 28, 2014

My condolences to the family and friends of Gary Douglas, in this sorrowful time, may the love of family and the strength of friends comfort you.
R.I.P. Gary (Boo) Douglas
Your cousin, Helen Dozier

December 28, 2014

My condolences to your family. I hope the memories your friends and family share bring comfort.

Helen Dozier

December 27, 2014

Condolences to the family of Gary Douglas, in this sorrowful time, may the love of family and strength from friends comfort you. R.I.P GARY Lynn (Boo) DOUGLAS.
Your cousin, Helen Dozier

Mattie Boyce

December 27, 2014

Prayers go out to the family, may you always rest in peace Gary Lynn Douglass,you are in God's Arms now,
Your Cousin Mattie Boyce

LISA LITTLETON

December 26, 2014

DEAR BROTHER GARY LYNN
MY HEART ACHES FOR YOU
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ALWAYS.
LOVE LISA LITTLETON

December 25, 2014

Douglas word can not express what's in my heart.I miss you so much.I miss you calling me.I miss hearing you voice.This is so hard for me.There's no one like you and will never be.Love You.

December 24, 2014

Sometimes its hard for many to understand the struggles you endure because adversity can be a way of life. To all who know you, you will be remembered

Leah Davis

December 24, 2014

Gary my uncle , my friend You will be truly missed. Your now with the lord and I pray I see u again one day. I love you. Leah Davis and family from UPIC church. God bless u the family with strength during this trying time.

Stevie & Diana Williams

December 24, 2014

I love you and will hold you in my heart. I pray healing to the family and a special prayer to his mother. We love you all and we stand with you in this time.

Toni Harris

December 23, 2014

Brother Gary Douglas has been a friend of mine for 29 years. Always smiled! A beautiful person. You will be missed. Love you brother Douglas.

Shalanda Driver

December 23, 2014

Gary Douglas was a great man and wonderful friend. He was like an uncle to me and had been in my life for 20 years. He will truly be missed and was loved very much.

December 23, 2014

Cousin Gary I'm going to miss you. I love you and will never forget about you. May you rest peacefully in Heaven

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