Feb 16, 2018

Richard J. Douglas, 78, of Houston, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 15, 2018, in Donnell House, Washington, with his loving wife, Michele, by his side.

He was born October 30, 1939, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Richard “Dick” and Jennie A. Servant Douglas.

Mr. Douglas was a 1957 graduate of Chartiers High School. He graduated from Long Beach Community College with an associate’s degree in engineering.

He retired from AT&T in 1999, after nearly 40 years of service.

Mr. Douglas enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served aboard the USS Enterprise. He often spoke of how his time in the service allowed him to see the world.

A selfless man, Mr. Douglas’ whole life was about his love for his family. His greatest joy was being a husband to his wife Michele, a father to his two daughters and a doting Pap. He was especially proud of his grandson, Liam, whom he adored.

He enjoyed his morning coffee, while doing the daily crossword with his wife.

In his earlier years, Mr. Douglas enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, golf and handball.

On April 18, 1974, he married Michele M. Popovich, who survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Barbara M. (John D. Morrocco III) Douglas of Cecil and Linda M. “Lin” Douglas (James R. Allen) Webb of Houston, and his grandson, Liam Douglas Webb of Houston.

Mr. Douglas also leaves behind his two dogs, Chica and Dash.

Deceased are a brother, David Douglas, and a sister, Mary Ann Yost.

Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m., the time of service, Monday, February 19, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301, with Pastor Gary Gibson officiating. Private inurnment will take place in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township.

Memorial donations may be made to Washington Area Humane Society, P.O. Box 66, Eighty Four, PA 15330.