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John W. Douglas, 83, of McDonald, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown.
John was born December 30, 1941 in Tacoma, Washington, the son of Kenneth W. and Agnes (Bryn) Douglas.
John was first employed in North Dakota as a high school science teacher for 8 years. He then worked for American Handicraft for 6 years and retired from Radio Shack as a store manager in 2004.
He was a graduate of Mayville State College in North Dakota. John was a member of the National Muzzle Loading Association, the B.O.P.E. Elks Lodge, Brookfield Conservation Club, where he held the position of Director and Vice President, the Girard Multi-Generational Center, and was a lifetime member of Clan Douglas Society of North America.
John participated in many blackpowder shooting competitions, enjoyed gardening, photography, cooking, and always enjoyed visiting and conversing with friends.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 55 years, Loretta Schloss Douglas, whom he married May 17, 1969; his brother, Greg (Pam) Douglas of Ridgefield, Washington; and seven nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, John is preceded in death by his son, James Wallace Douglas, who died August 12, 2024.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, February 6th, 3:00 PM at Blackstone Funeral Home, where family and friends may gather from 1:30 - 3:00 PM.
The family suggests that any memorial contributions be made to: Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., Girard, Ohio 44420, in memory of John.
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