Donald L. Douglas, 77, of Melvin passed away on Friday August 1, 2025 at Accolade Senior Living in Paxton. A celebration of life will be held 10:00 am on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Gibson City United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. A memorial ride to Starved Rock will follow the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Don was born on October 2,1947 in Lincoln, IL a son of Russell and Dorothy Barger Douglas. He married Donna Ehlenfeld on June 5,1998 in Lake George, NY.
He is survived by his wife Donna Douglas, his eight children, David Douglas, Rich (Kristin) Douglas, Genetta (Andrew) Hintz, Rusina Douglas, Drew Endsley, Erin (Ryan) Keller, Justin (Casey) Endsley, and Sami (Austin) Chase. Also surviving are his thirteen precious grandchildren, Darian, Phillip, Duston, Dylan, Cale, Cloe, Isaac, Carter, Mason, Camden, Olivia, Pearl, and Kit. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Don was a truck driver for fifty plus years, doing mostly long-haul work. He took great pride in his work, and greatly enjoyed hauling campers to the west coast until his recent retirement. When he wasn’t working, he would still love to drive the open road and would drive many miles just for his favorite slice of pie. Don also enjoyed driving his Slingshot around the area, and loved to mow his property. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and family members.