Jay T. Douglas of Eldorado

Jay T. Douglas, 92, of Eldorado, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Carrier Mills Nursing Home.

Jay was born on Sept. 27, 1925 to the late Hansel (Whitey) Douglas and Thelma (Lowry) Douglas.

He grew up in Cave-in-Rock and married his high school sweetheart, Easter L. Millikan, just prior to going into the U.S. Army and World War II.

Easter is currently residing at Carrier Mills Nursing Home.

Jay was in the European Theater from 1944 to 1946, as an expert sharpshooter for the Army. He was in the Battle of the Bulge.

When Jay returned from war he worked and went to school in Detroit, earning an Associate of Interior Design degree that launched him into the furniture business.

Jay was an owner of Eldorado Furniture, with the help of his beloved wife, Easter, for 20-plus years.

Jay T. was a proud businessman. He was on the Eldorado School Broad, was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Eldorado Lions Club, he attended the First Baptist Church of Eldorado and he was an avid golfer.

Jay T. (Papaw) was a great storyteller. He enjoyed and was activity involved with his grandchildren.

Jay is survived by his wife, Easter; two sons, Gary A. Douglas and David J. Douglas; two daughters-in-law, Janie Douglas and Billie Marie Salfen Douglas; beloved niece Brenda Justice; and his brother Jerry Douglas.

There are six grandchildren: Jamie Nicole (Douglas) Gerald and her beloved husband, Brandon Gerald; Jason Douglas and his beloved wife, April; and Leah (Leyah) S. Douglas, Jennifer Genet Ruble, Leah Genet and Alicia Jackson. There are five great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Jay was preceded in death by his brothers and sister, Jim Douglas, Bob Douglas, Velma (Douglas) Skelton and Charles Douglas.

A memorial service for Jay T. Douglas will be held from 12:30-2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018 at Rose Gilbert Funeral home in Rosiclare. Friends are asked to donate in Jay's name to their favorite charities.