Luther Eugene Douglas was called home on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.
He was born Nov. 12, 1935.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Myrtle Douglas; his maternal grandparents, Walter and Maggie Banks; one brother; two sisters; and a daughter, Jane Marnita Douglas.
Luther is survived by his wife of 62 years, Emma Jane Douglas; two sons, Martin Luther Douglas (Sheila) and Maurice Douglas; one brother-in-law, Alvin P. Wake; two sisters-in-law, Carstella West and Ann Leggett; three grandchildren, Alexis Douglas, McKye Douglas and Sierra Douglas; one great-grandson, Kalani Sky Douglas; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
The viewing was conducted Friday, March 5 at J.K. Redmond Funeral Home. The graveside service was conducted Saturday, March 6 at Grafton Baptist Church Cemetery, Hartfield, with military rites.