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Charles Neathery Douglas

Charles Neathery Douglas, 92, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died April 24, 2016. Charles was born in Sherman, Texas on February 20, 1924 to Davis and Mary Douglas. He had two sisters, Jean and Ruth. Charles graduated from Denison High School in 1940 and joined the Navy in 1942 after Pearl Harbor. He served on the U.S.S. Marcus Island and saw action in the Pacific. After the navy, Charles attended the University of Colorado and graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree. In Colorado he met his wife, Ann Wasem. They were married in 1948 and lived in Texas. Charles worked for Maytag for 35 years. Charles and Ann moved to Bella Vista in 1988. Charles was an avid golfer and fisherman and a member of Bella Vista Community Church. After Ann died, Charles married Lee McCarroll in 1994. They enjoyed playing golf and traveling abroad. Charles is survived by his wife, Lee; son, Michael; his grandchildren, Karen and Daniel; and his stepchildren, Danny, Phil and Suzanne.

Published April 26, 2016

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