Willie Lee Douglas, 87 of Jacksonville, FL died on February 2, 2022 after a long illness. Mr. Douglas was born in Jasper Florida and was the oldest child and first twin of Norman Wilson Douglas Sr. and Zilpha Irma Perry. Mr. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife Beverly A. Douglas of 57 years of marriage, a twin brother, Norman Wilson Douglas Jr., a sister, Jewell L. Hill, a son, Willie Lee Douglas Jr. and a granddaughter, Cheryl Pearson Kendall. Mr. Douglas was a devout Christian and an Active member of the Westside Baptist Church up until his illness restricted his activities. He was a Korean War Veteran, member of American Legion Post 137, Jacksonville, Florida, Life Member of VFW Post 8095 in Hamilton County FL and served as the Post Commander from 1993-1994. He also served 2 years in the Florida National Guard 1976-1978. After graduating from Jasper High School he enlisted in the United States Navy 1952-1955. During his enlistment he had numerous assignments which included San Diego California Naval Air Station, Camp Elliot, Camp Pendleton, Marine Group Pusan Korea and Osaka Japan. After his military service, he worked for S. H. Kress and Company, American Investment Company and the United States District Courts. He retired as a Financial Administrator, United States District Courts, Middle District of Florida in Dec 1989. Mr. Douglas is survived by his daughter Susan A. Pearson of Orange Park Florida; son Larry N. Douglas and his wife Anna, of Tezze Sul Brenta, Italy; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mr. Douglas was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed by all who loved him.
The Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32221.
Funeral services will be held Graveside Friday, February 11, 20222 at 11:00AM at Evergreen Cemetery, Jasper Florida. Services will be commemorated by Rev Ray Mayfield and George Ross from the Westside Baptist Church, Jacksonville Florida.
Family request that in lieu of flowers, donations to be given to West Side Baptist Church 7775 Herlong Road, Jacksonville Florida 32210 or given to your favorite Charity.
Pamela Wood
October 15, 2022, 5:53 am
Uncle Willie always made me feel loved and special when I was around him. I remember one year he called me on Valentine’s Day. I felt so special after talking with him. He and Aunt Beverly were the best!
Lisa Stern
October 15, 2022, 5:54 am
With heartfelt condolences,
Lovely One Spathiphyllum Plant was purchased for the family of Willie Lee Douglas by Lisa Stern.
Susan Pearson
October 15, 2022, 5:54 am
Dad, I miss you so much already and I love you more then you could ever know. You are the greatest Dad a daughter could ever have. I hope you knew how much you meant to me. You will always be with me in memory, in my heart and my thoughts. Fly high Dad. I love you!!
Rhonda Morgan Carmichael
October 15, 2022, 5:54 am
As an awkward child attending family reunions, Willie was kind and welcoming and always made me feel more comfortable. He and Beverly were such a sweet loving cpuple. That reunion in Heaven is truly getting larger and larger. My prayers for God’s comfort for his family and everyone blessed to call him their friend.
Delores Johnson
October 15, 2022, 5:55 am
Willie Douglas – you are now in a better place and are with your beautiful wife, Beverly. You both have meant a lot to me and I know that God will take extra Special care of two of my favorite people! My hope is that Susan and Larry will relish their Special memories and these memories will help them through this most difficult time. Hugs! Delores Johnson
Darline Teel-Williams
October 15, 2022, 5:55 am
Prayers to rest of family. What a wonderful person he was and so glad he was my cousin. Precious memories. We will miss him terribly. Pic of Willie in Navy then with my mother, Dorothy Maddox Folsom. Love, Darline