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WILLIAM DOUGLAS, SR. Gary, Indiana At rest Saturday, November 5, 2005. Preceded in death by parents, Curtis & Floretta Douglas, and son, William Douglas, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories 1 daughter, Ashley F. Douglas; 7 sisters, Polly A. Williams, Mildred (Willie) Guthrie, Vera (Jerry) Winters, Rudean L. King, Julia R. Farr, Carol M. Douglas, all of Gary, IN, Georgia Mae (A.D.) Bond of Battle Creek, MI; 4 brothers, Pinkie (Norma) Douglas, Herman (Mary) Douglas, Samuel (Antonia) Douglas, Lionel (Geneise) Douglas, all of Gary, IN. Visitation Thursday, November 10, 2005, from 1 - 8 p.m. with the Family Hour from 7 - 8 p.m. at The House of Robinson Memorial Chapel. Funeral services Friday, November 11, 2005, 11 a.m. at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Raymond McDonald II, officiant. Interment Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. William graduated from Roosevelt High School, Class of 1974. He was employed with Buffington Harbor Riverboats in East Chicago, IN. Arrangements and direction entrusted, The House of Robinson Funeral Home, 1900 West 15th Avenue, Gary, IN.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2005.

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Mable Donaldson

December 5, 2005

I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to all of the family members.



Your cousin Mable Noel Donaldson

Sylvia Noel

November 23, 2005

To all the family members I am sorry for your precious lost. I just found out today. Remember the happy times, and all that he brought to your life. I love you all. Your cousin, Sylvia

Christina Askew

November 11, 2005

I am so sorry for your loss when I was told that he had pass I just strated to cry.It was like I lost an uncle. We work togther for six year and he keep me happy. My prayers are with you all. My God Bless you all and help you thought this hard time in your life.

Benny Seal Hicks

November 11, 2005

To The Douglas Family



Doug was a 2-5 brother that Ive known for years. I am very sorry for your lost.

Prum, you will be missed.

Ollie & Dorothy Barnes

November 10, 2005

To the entire Douglas Family and especially to: Rudean and Vera



"The Lord will keep you strong in the time of sorrow." This is our prayer.

CLIFFORD,ANGELA YATES

November 10, 2005

YOU HAVE ARE DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

Kevin & LaRia Prince

November 10, 2005

To Lionel & Geniese Douglas and the Douglas family, we are sorry for the loss that has occurred in your family. Remember to look to God and the holy spirit they will help you through this time. God Bless and Keep you all

Gwen Blackwell-Martin

November 10, 2005

To Rudean and the Douglas Family:



My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. May your memories of him comfort you and uplift your spirits.

DERRICK BROOKS

November 9, 2005

TO THE FAMILY OF DOUGLAS Sr., I'M DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH DOUG FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS.WORKING WITH DOUG, MADE AN UNPLEASANT PLACE ENJOYABLE. DOUG, ALWAYS EXPRESSED WHAT WAS ON HIS MIND. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL!! GOD WILL EASE YOUR PAIN.

Carnecia Walker

November 9, 2005

Deepest sympathy to the Douglas family.



Carnecia Whiteside-Walker and Smith family

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