Joseph "Leroy" Douglas
September 21, 1947 ~ September 14, 2007
Services:
A funeral service will be held at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 10:00 AM with Fr. Peter Alliata officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
Public visitation will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 from 9 - 10 AM.
Joseph "Leroy" Douglas, 59, of Mechanicsville, MD died September 14, 2007 in St. Mary's Hospital. Born September 21, 1947 in Hughesville, MD he was the son of the late John Jasper and Agnes Marie Thomas. He was the husband of Ernestine Douglas of New Market, MD. He is survived by his daughter Ellie Battle, his siblings; Charles Seabright Douglas, Diana Fuller, Judy Marie Spears, all of Mechanicsville, MD and Hellen Cole of Wicomico, MD. He is also survived by his brother in law, Thomas Spears and sister in law, Morlyn Douglas, both of Mechanicsville, MD. He was preceded in death by his brothers James Andrew and Jasper Lewis Douglas and his brother in law, Theron Fuller. A lifelong St. Mary's County resident, Leroy graduated from Banneker High School and was employed as an auto mechanic. He loved music, especially the guitar, race cars and sports. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, where a Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM with Fr. Peter Alliata officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be William Brown, Anthony Spears, Lance Jones, Eric Spears, William Dotson and Garnell Douglas. Honorary pallbearers will be Stephen Douglas and Howard Douglas. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“To the Douglas family you have al deepest condolence and pray god bless your family posted : Tuesday, September 18, 2007 “
“To the Douglas Family, you have our deepest condolences and prayers. Leroy was a great guy, he will truly be missed.”
“To the Douglas Family, I remember back when Leroy used to work with my dad, Charles Estep. Leroy was a great man and he will be missed. To be present with the Lord you must be absent from the body. I will keep you all in prayer. God Bless each of you. “
“To the Douglas Family: With deepest sympathy, only time will heal the loss that you are feeling now. Just remember that you will always have many wonderful memories of Leroy, who was cherished by so many. May God continue to bless you all.”
“To the Douglas Family: With sincere sympathy, May the love of God sustain you, the peace of God be with you, and the promise of God comfort you in this hour of sorrow.”
“To the Douglas Family: The Lord is with you, although your heart is hurting now, the Lord is close to you always. His hand will bring a healing touch, His love will see you through. Leroy was a wonderful man and He will be missed by many. May the Lord continue to bless you and be with you all.”