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Alvin Douglas Obituary
Memorial services for Mr. Alvin Raymond Douglas, 85, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2015 at Winnfield Funeral Home, 3701 Hollywood Ave, Shreveport, LA. Burial will follow at Northwest LA Veterans Cemetery, Keithville, LA.
Mr. Douglas passed away July 6, 2015 after a sudden illness. He retired from the U.S. Air Forces after 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Dunn Douglas, one son-in-law and two granddaughters. He is survived by three daughters, Sherry K. Roberts, Dyretta D. Johnson, Nita R. Douglas; one son, Reggie Douglas, 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, a host of relatives and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
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BIllie McKeever
July 16, 2015
You are in my prayers.
July 16, 2015
To the family - May you be comforted by the peace of God during this most challenging time and in the years to come.
V Clayton
July 16, 2015
May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of sorrow. When one dies, God keeps him in his memory , they are precious to him. Psalm116:15. My deepest sympathy.
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
July 16, 2015
The Final Salute
Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Alvin Raymond Douglas our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Alvin. And to Alvin it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Alvin, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,061 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Alvin's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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