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Born October 27, 1939, in Beckley, WV, Doug was the son of Ivan "June" and Clara Jean (Holland) Matheny. He graduated in 1957 from Woodrow Wilson High School and went on to attend Greenbrier Military School for a year before he transferred to West Viriginia Tech. While in attendance, he met his wife, Nancy during a 1962 production of "Honey in the Rock," an Historic Musical Drama, where he was an actor, and she was in the chorus. He graduated from Tech the following year in 1963.
Doug was hired as the Physical Director of the Cambridge Area YMCA in 1966 and went on to become the Executive Director, spending many years coaching their gymnastics team and leading other activities including the Indian Guides. Doug was a dedicated member of the Cambridge Kiwanis Club and a Cambridge City School Board Member for several years. He worked within the district for 14 years as a teacher's aide and a referee.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Louise (Davis) Lewis of Ormond Beach, FL; his twin sons, Eric Lewis and Todd (Sonya) Lewis, both of Cambridge, OH; a brother Carl (Kathy) Lewis of Chesnee, SC, and a sister Ann (Jerry) Vest of Naples, FL; 8 grandchildren, Kathryn (Mathew) Stocking, Caitlin (Jordan) Hopper, Erica (Nathan) Abel, John (Summer) Lewis, Cameron (Kacy) Lewis, Zachary (Taylor) Lewis, Jennifer Lewis and Joshua Lewis; 6 great-grandchildren, Paisley, Ripley, Miles and Skylar and 2 more on the way; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents June and Jean Matheny, his sister Mary Grayce Watson, and his son David Douglas Lewis.
A Memorial Service for the public will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 2:00pm at Tomoka United Methodist Church, with light refreshments to follow.
Donations can be made to the Tomoka United Methodist Memorial Fund.
Tomoka United Methodist Church
1000 Old Tomoka Road
Ormond Beach Florida, 32174
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Kathy Shimp Bellinger
August 9, 2025
Doug was my first gymnastics coach. He was such a great person and will always hold a special place in my heart .
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Richard Kennedy
January 18, 2025
Doug and I worked at the YMCA together and enjoyed our time there. He was my daughter's gymnastics coach. My wife and I enjoyed watching Doug and Nancy's children grow up. He was a great guy and we will miss him!
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