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2019
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Douglas Yongue Obituary
Laurinburg
Douglas Yates "Doug" Yongue, age 82 of Laurinburg passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019.
Doug was born March 20, 1937 to Robert Eugene Yongue, Jr. and Elizabeth Gibson Yongue. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mildred Hurley Yongue; son, Douglas Yongue, Jr. and wife Stacey, all of Laurinburg; his daughter, Beth Yongue and husband Jim Knight; honorary daughter, Katie Stanley and husband Duane Hall, all of Raleigh and his Doberman Pinscher, Doby.
Doug spent 33 years working in public schools as a teacher, coach, principal and superintendent. He received his doctorate in education from Nova University. Doug served in the NC House of Representatives from 1994 to 2011, focusing on ways to improve the public schools of North Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saint Luke United Methodist Church, 1501 Turnpike Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Saint Luke United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Sunday from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the church.
Services entrusted to Richard Boles Funeral Service.
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Susan Sanford
April 10, 2019
Rep. Yongue was the kindest person. He told me a story once about being a principal and going after kids who had dropped out, that is, going to their homes to get them to come back to school. He said 9 times out of 10, he could get them to come back, because they just needed to know someone cared about them.
I am grateful to have known Doug Yongue and send love and prayers to his family.
Clara Gilmore
March 27, 2019
Mr. Yongue was my principal at Scotland in turbulent times in the early 70's and was the most kind man and very mild yet firm. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to family and friends.
Nancy Johnson
March 27, 2019
Dr. Yongue was a fine man. I knew him when he worked with the Public Schools of Robeson County. Had a lot of respect for him.
March 25, 2019
MUCH LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY FROM JUDITH,
WIFE OF ALFRED YONGUE. WE KNOW BETH AND HOPE
YOU ARE ALL WELL. IN TIME THE LOSS BECOMES
LESS INTENSE,I HOPE& PRAY FOR YOU.
Jo Bobbitt
March 23, 2019
I will never forget this wonderful,kind and caring man. I treasure the memories I'm sure many of us who knew him have. My love to Beth and all the family.
March 23, 2019
Love and Prayers
Shelby Jean Logsdon
Zoe Locklear
March 23, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. I thought the world of Dr. Yongue.
March 23, 2019
RIP, Doug. May the good Lord bring peace and comfort to all who knew and admired you and especially to Millie and your children. A great man is gone, but what you have left for all of us will be long remembered.
Alden & Nan Johnson
Harris Yongue
March 23, 2019
We are so sorry to hear about his loss. Sending prayers of peace and love to all of the Yongue's Love,Harris and Jackie Yongue Warrenton,Va
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