Douglas Francis Delozier
May 12, 1947 ~ January 10, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 10:00 AM in St. John’s Catholic Church Hollywood, MD with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Douglas Francis Delozier, 65 of Mechanicsville passed away January 10, 2013 at Genesis La Plata Center from complications of diabetes and alzheimers. Born on May 12, 1947 in Leonardtown he was the son of the late John Jefferson Delozier and Irma Agnes (Morgan) Delozier. Doug is survived by his wife Eleanor “Denise “ Delozier whom he married on September 12, 1992 and renewed vows on their 10th and 18th wedding anniversaries, former wife Kathleen Snellman Delozier, their two children Irma Leigh Delozier of Leonardtown, MD her boyfriend Mike Fuchs, and John Jefferson Delozier of Hollywood, MD his wife Angela and their sons Alex and Levi, brother John Wayne Delozier of Leonardtown, MD, nephews John Wayne Delozier, Jr., Bryan Andrew Delozier, niece Melissa Dawn Delozier, three great nieces, and one great nephew. Doug graduated from Ryken High School in 1965. He worked for the St. Mary's County Health Department for 20 years as an Environmental Health Aid and almost 10 years for the Charles County Health Department as a Registered Environmental Sanitarian IV. He retired from the county in 2001. Doug enjoyed hunting, fishing, target shooting and was an avid collector of guns, German WWII memorabilia, military edge weapons, mortars, line throwing cannons and coins. He also enjoyed doing word search puzzles. He prayed the rosary three times daily and prayed for 73 of his family and friends and attended church every Sunday morning at St. John’s Church. Doug was active in the Captain Vincent Camalier Camp #1359 Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) where he was treasurer for one year and served as the camp quartermaster for many years. He was also a member of the Point Lookout Prisoners of War Descendents Organization. Doug was also a financial supporter of and volunteer at Birthright and served as docent for the Historical Society for St. Mary’s County old Jail Museum. In the late 1960s and 1970s Doug served in the Volunteer Rescue Squad for the 3rd and 6th Districts covering Leonardtown and Hollywood area. During the 1960s he worked at Clark’s Dairy in Leonardtown, was a mechanic for the Bell Motor Company and was a substitute clerk mail carrier with the Patuxent River Naval Air Station post office. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Church, 43950 St. John’s Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 or Vincent Camalier Camp #1359, P.O. Box 1755 Lusby, MD 20657.
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“To the Delozier family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. He is at rest and free from pain. He is in the arms of the Angels. “
“Denise. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Francis & Dottie”
“Denise I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs, Kathy”
“Denise,Our Deepest Sympathy ,you are in our prayers. if you need any thing.we are just a phone call away.”
“Nenie…so so sorry about Dougs passing..know that he but a memory away..he is at peace..wish I could be by your side but my grandbaby will be here Tues if not before..Praying that Nana and Bull will be by your side..Love you bunches”
“Denise, I am so sorry to learn of Doug’s passing, you are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you Denise and his Family. Just know how much others care and share in your sorrow!! Love You Bunches XOXOX”
“Denise, I am so sorry to hear the news of Doug’s passing, I am sure he is in a far better place at last. Godspeed!”
“Denise & family, Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May your memories help you through the coming days. Know that he is always watching over you and at peace. Your friends and family are only a call away. CA and Betty”
“Denise, May your memories help you through the difficult days ahead.”
“Denise & family, we are so sorry to learn of Doug’s passing. You are in our prayers.”
“Denise,It was great to have the priviledge to know and work with Doug. May your family have peace and comfort.”
“Denise: Fran and I are so sad to hear of Doug’s passing; you and Doug are in our prayers; I will see you at the funeral. Bill. “
“Denise, I’m sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He is at peace now.”
“Denise….so sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. At least he is at peace. Just one more angel to watch you from above “
“Denise, Our deepest condolences. He’s in a better place. “
“Irmie, Johnny — We are so sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing—recent years have been hard for him and no matter when it happens, loosing a father leaves you with such a lonely feeling. Please try to think of the better times – we are thinking of you and wish you quiet peace during this difficult time.”
“To Irma and John-Douglas’s children, You both have been through some very difficult times, physical and emotional with your father. Now he will be in peace and suffer no more. Be very proud of how you continued to keep your heart open to care for him until his deliverance from all his pain. “
“Denise, we will keep your in our prayers for strength during this difficult time.”
“Denise, as one of your sisters o LOTH, prayers and blessings to you and your family.”
“To Doug’s family; thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.”
“Denise – We are saddened by Doug’s passing and wish we could fly back to Maryland to be with you at the funeral. You and Doug are in our thoughts and prayers, now and always.”
“Gracious ~ Doug was a busy man, with many interests. I knew he touched the lives of many, while he never met a stranger, but somehow I feel even more proud of him for having choosen so many jobs & interests that truly “gave back” to the community. He accomplished so much for being taken at such a young age. Nenie, I am here whenever you need me. I truly hope that You, Irma, & John, can find Peace through his passing. Keep the memories close & know that he is with God. Love, Franny*”
“John and Irma My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss of your Dad. Its been a rough time for him but he is in a better place now and watching over you two. The good memories will keep him alive in your heart.”
“Denise, you can be very proud of the words you have written here as tribute to your husband, Doug. He accomplished many things in life and touched many people; leaving behind two children, you, and his many family members and friends to speak of him in years to come with kindness and admiration. We send you our sincerest sympothy and love. I hope many relatives and friends gather around you tonight and tomorrow, as you pay your final respects to a man who loved you, honored you in marriage and rests now in the hands of our Lord.”
“Denise and Family, So sorry for your loss, with all your memories Doug will alway be with you. Let your friend and family be there for you and there for each other. “
“Denise, John and Irma, Carol and I would like to extend our condolence on Doug’s passing. He was a good friend and a genuinely kind person. May he rest in peace.”
“John, Our deepest condolences on losing your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. If you need anything please let us know.”
“Irma and John, I am so very sorry for your dad’s passing. You and your entire family are in my prayers.”
“So sorry about your loss Irma,Johnny,Wayne and Kathy. He was a great man.”
“Denise, you are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“”Denise, we are so sorry to learn of Doug’s passing. May your memories help get you through the coming days. Our thought’s and prayers are we you.””
“John,Irma-Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. “
“Denise, I was sorry to learn of Doug’s death. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will keep you both in my prayers.”
“Denise & family – This is the saddest news to receive. Doug was the kindest and most giving soul. We knew him in high school and our paths crossed again at Birthright. He truly cared about the families he helped and remained connected with them for years as a confidant and friend. Surely his many prayers he offered daily are being answered as God welcomes him to eternal life without pain and suffering. He’ll always hold a special place in our hearts. Take care of each other.”
“Doug was very kind to my dad before he passed. We will miss him.”
“DENISE & FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DOUG’S PASSING. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIMEAND MAY DOUG REST IN PEACE.”
“Denise, I am sorry to hear about your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Denise, Johnny, and Irmie Our thoughts hve been with you over the past few days. So sorry about Doug’s death. But hopefully it is a little easier knowing he is at rest now. We were planning on being at the prayers this evening. Not sure we will be able to make it. But please know we are thinking of you and remembering you in our prayers. Cherish the good memories. We have so many of your family. God Bless. L.H and Kathy”
“Denise, I’m sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with you.”
“Denise and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thought and prayers are with you. Let me know if you need anything! “
“To the all the Delozier Family, soo sorry of your Dad’s passing, he no longer is suffering and at peace. Our prayers and thought are with our Friends, if you need anything we’re a stones throw away.”
“Darling, Honey, Sweetheart, Husband, DOUG On a December day, in “88” I met a man, we began to date. We fell in love, we shared good times And in “92”, we said “I DO”. Over 20 years, the memories we shared Twice renewed our vows, we truly cared. God called him home, his days are done. I’ll love him forever as our hearts are one. I LOVE YOU XOXOXO YOUR UPD (HUGS AND KISSES TO YOU MOM AND DAD. I LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL. I AM BLESSED WITH 3 GUARDIAN ANGELS LOOKING DOWN OVER ME. LET OUR COMMUNICATION THRU SPIRIT AND SOUL REMAIN FOR EVER AND EVER. AMEN AND G0D BLESS MY ENDLESS LOVE”