George P. Douglas

GEORGE PARKER DOUGLAS, JR. was born on July 7, 1926, to George Parker Douglas, (Sr.) and Mae “Mary” Anastasia Douglas (nee Spears) in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended St. Catherine’s Elementary School in Baltimore, graduating in 1942. In 1943, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he began his career as a cook and retired as Aviation Machinist Mate having earned the rank of Chief Petty Officer, a position that is highly regarded in the Armed Services and what he considered to be his greatest accomplishment. In 1955, George married Lillian Hall, with whom he had a daughter, Rosalie Elaine Douglas. That marriage ended in divorce. In 1989, he married Marie Anderson (nee Wilson) and became father to her five children, Veronica Jefferson (nee Anderson), William Anderson, Lauretta Hernandez (nee Anderson), Henry Anderson, and Marnie Anderson. After retiring from the Navy in 1966, George worked for Butler Aviation and later became an insurance agent, with Home Beneficial Insurance Company. He worked in that field for over twenty years before retiring. Even after his second career, George could not keep still. He took a “part- time” position with Claymore C. Sieck, wholesale florist. He was such a dependable employee that he was regularly called upon to work much more than the average part-time worker. George was known as “Poppi” and “Pop-Pop” to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His wife fondly called him “Doug”. He was the consummate family man. He enjoyed whipping up a good meal and often cooked the holiday ham that received rave reviews from family and friends. He and his sisters Ann and Rosalie shared a love of knowledge and enjoyed watching Jeopardy! and all types of sports, especially basketball, football, tennis and golf. He was also a surrogate father to his siblings’ children, who often went to him for advice and friendly political discussions. In addition to his devoted and loving wife Marie and his children, George’s family includes sister, Rosalie Douglas; mother-in-law, Ida C. Wilson; brothers-in-law, William and James Wilson; sisters-in-law, Vashti M. Bristol and Grace Byerly (his sisters, Alease, Mary and Ann; brothers, John “Snooky”, Joseph “Joe” and Anthony Leo “Lee” preceded him in death). He is lovingly remembered by: his grandsons, Rashied, Jermall, Quan, Will III, Deshawn, Marnie C., Carl, Carlos, David, Marnie B., Trayvon and Deandre; granddaughters, Tarhiesha, Reneisha, Lakeisha, Tiyi, Tineeka and Micah; and grand-nephew, Jason. He also leaves to mourn countless relatives and friends.

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George P. Douglas

July 7, 1926 - September 19, 2013