Robert D. Douglas

Robert “Dale” Douglas of Milton, FL, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013. He was born in Gull Point (Escambia County), FL on December 8, 1943 to the late Albert and Bertha Douglas. Dale attended Pensacola schools before joining the U.S. Army. After discharge from the Army, he lived and worked for some time in Liverpool, England with his wife and daughter before returning to Pensacola where he was employed as a vinyl siding applicator until his retirement.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Zack Douglas; sister, Linda Douglas Byrd; and his nephew, Chris Douglas.

He is survived by his daughter, Louise Douglas and her mother, Kathleen Douglas of Liverpool, England; brothers, Oliver (Cathy), Charles (Clete), Willard (Brenda) and Larry (Pat) of Pensacola; sister-in-law, Aldra Douglas of Pace ; brother-in-law, John Byrd of Pace and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South. Interment will follow at Roberts Cemetery.

The family wishes to extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Peter Bercz (Pensacola Lung Group), Dr. Edgar Gonzalez (VA) and Kelly Pendergrass (VA) and their staffs for their excellent care of Dale the last few years. We also want to thank Covenant Hospice, Milton Team, for their kindness and compassionate care.

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