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Bryan Eugene Douglas
1973 - 2021
Bryan Eugene Douglas
1973 - 2021
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Bryan Douglas Obituary
Dr. Bryan Eugene Douglas (47) of Emporia passed away from kidney cancer on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home with his family surrounding him.
Bryan was born on September 22, 1973 in Hutchinson, KS to Darrell & Connie (Moore) Douglas. He married his high school sweetheart Lori Marsh on June 7, 1997 in Emporia. They were blessed with two magnificent children, Skyler Eugene and Sydney Rae both of the home.
Bryan attended Emporia State University where he was a member of the men’s basketball team for one season before he decided to attend Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City. He graduated with honors in 1999 and opened Douglas Chiropractic Center in 2000. Bryan loved his patients as much as they loved him.
Bryan belonged to the First United Methodist Church, many different Emporia High School Booster Clubs, as well as a member and past president of the Flint Hills Optimist Club. Bryan was the chairman of the Optimist All Star Basketball game.
Bryan loved spending time with his family and friends and brought so much joy and laughter to everyone he met.
Bryan is survived by his parents, brother Matt (Bronwyn) Douglas of Manhattan, KS; sisters Kerri (Bobby) Thompson of Emporia, Heather (Darin) McCullough of Americus and his in-laws Jim & Marsha Marsh of Emporia. Many nieces and nephews enjoyed the orneriness of their funny “Uncle B”.
Bryan is preceded in death by his grandparents Gene & Wanda Douglas and John & Lucille Moore.
Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm, Monday, March 29, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Emporia with burial following at the Americus Cemetery. The service will be live streamed at www.fumchurch.org by clicking the live-stream button. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Skyler and Sydney’s college fund which can be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Emporia, Kansas 66801.
29 Entries
Dave Etter and Family
March 31, 2021
Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss.
Nikki Plankinton
March 29, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I’m praying for your hearts. May the Lord bring peace and comfort and understanding.
Jenny and Jason Sheeley
March 29, 2021
So many fond memories of Bryan and Lori. Your family is in our prayers.
Bryan Fisher
March 29, 2021
Bryan was such a wonderful person. God Bless the entire family in this time of sorrow.
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Michael Black
March 29, 2021
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family! Bryan was great with his patients and a great person to work with.
Jennifer Mayers
March 28, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. He provided excellent care to me as a patient.
Bob and Kathy Reust
March 27, 2021
Enjoyed Bryan and his family while he was growing up in the NLC community . And when he opened his chiropractic practice we found a great doctor. We have his entire family in our prayers.
Becky Hadicke
March 27, 2021
Dr. Douglas provided excellent and compassionate care during my appointments over the years. He was an asset to the Emporia community and will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
Re, Tammy and Koby Vanderpool
March 26, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kriss and Ilene Carter
March 26, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tim Holly & Cody Grossenbacher-MacDonald
March 26, 2021
Lori, Skyler, Sydney, and all members of the Marsh and Douglas family,
We are deeply saddened for all of you and praying that God will comfort you as only He can. Bryan is in glory rejoicing with his Savior.
I have so many memories of you and Bryan from high school on and they make me laugh and smile. May the memories that you cherish always make you laugh and smile.
We love you guys.
tony parsons
March 26, 2021
Wow, it was fantastic to know you & Lori.
We had some great times playing coed SB together/against.
What a value to your community you/Lori were.
You 2 will be missed in the Chiropractic business.
God Bless & best to your remaining family members.
Karen Brown
March 26, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs, love and prayers!! Karen and Fred Brown family.
Shelli Barrett
March 26, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Bryan's passing, he was a wonderful man! I enjoyed talking football with him especially about the Dallas Cowboys during my appointments with him. He will be greatly missed by all!
Prayers to his family and staff!
Lynn Platt
March 25, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Your families will be in my prayers. Hoping that God holds you all close during this difficult time.
Diann Smith
March 25, 2021
Bryan was a wonderful and kind man. He always had a smiling face. I had the privilege of being his patient for several years. We often talked about his children and Lorie. Two of my grandchildren are his children's ages so we visited about them. It was obvious that he loved his family very much and was so proud of them. Bryan will be missed terribly.. Blessings and peace to his family.
Diana Blanton
March 25, 2021
May God bless this family. With deepest sympathy.
Orpha Jackson
March 25, 2021
The Douglas & Marsh families are in my prayers. May God encircle them in his loving arms & give them the strength, they need at this time.
Orpha Jackson
John and Samantha Gilligan
March 25, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers to you all during this time. You will have a very special guardian angel who will remain with you in heart and spirit.
Michele Boyce
March 25, 2021
Such a wonderful human gone way too soon. He will live forever in our memories (NHHS Art class was always more fun with Bryan and Mike). My love goes out to the whole Douglas family today and always.
Heather McCullough
March 25, 2021
Truly honored and blessed to call him my brother. We were so incredibly lucky to have him in our lives.
Carol and Blaine Warkentine
March 25, 2021
Sending love and sympathy to you and your family, Lori.
The Gaines Family
March 25, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ned & Diane O'Mara
March 25, 2021
Lori, Skyler,Sydney and family members. Words cannot express the sorrow we feel in hearing of Bryan's passing. He fought a good fight but God had other plans for him. Bryan was a terrific person and never knew a stranger. As a chiropractor he really cared about his patients and what was best for them. As a Dad, husband son and brother you could tell he was proud and loved his family. Thoughts and prayers for all the family. Bryan will be greatly by family, friends and community.
Glenda Baker- Decker
March 25, 2021
What a great loss to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Aaron and Ashley Conrade
March 25, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Bryan was truly a great person and will continue to watch over you. Prayers for strength, healing, and peace.
raina fessler
March 25, 2021
I'm so very sorry! What a great guy! I'm thinking of all of you today. Hold tight to those memories!
Kelly Farr
March 25, 2021
So terribly sorry for your loss. Prayers for all
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