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Bob, I received a text from Danny Parker that Doug Nabors passed away at 3:27 AM this morning. No details at this time but wanted to pass this on to you. Doug had been in hospice care for some time. We extend our sympathy to Pat and the whole family. Ed "Tink" Wyle.
Obituary:
Mr. Douglas Linwood Nabors was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 30, 1940. He passed away at his home in Forest, Mississippi on January 16, 2020 at the age of 79.
He was a graduate of Decatur High School in Decatur, AL, attended Florence State College in Florence, AL and graduated from Auburn University. He was an industrial engineer having served in that profession for 36 years, retiring from Ewing and Ray Foundation Company in Jackson. Musically inclined, he was a trombone player, enjoying scores of music ranging from marching band, patriotic, and classical styles. An outdoor enthusiast, Mr. Nabors spent countless hours hunting and fishing, teaching others the skills of the recreational sport. An accomplished electrician and carpenter, he enjoyed wood working. He enjoyed the game of golf and will be remembered for his loyalty to his alma mater, Auburn University. He was a Christian by the testimony and affirmation of his faith and held membership with Forest United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Linwood and Evelyn Humphrey Nabors.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years: Mrs. Pat Nabors of Forest; three children: Amy Nabors Gwinn, and her husband, William of Nashville, TN; David Linwood Nabors and his wife, Jackie of Columbus, MS and Mandy Kate Nabors Myers and her husband, Kevin of Brandon, MS; one sister: Mrs. Martha Jo Grose of Kossuth, MS; nine grandchildren and one on the way; three great-grandchildren; five nephews and one niece.
Funeral services will be conducted from the Forest United Methodist Church at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Interment will follow in the Homewood Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:30 am – 12:45 pm Saturday at the church.
The family request that memorial donations be made to Forest United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 68, Forest, MS 39074; St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to United Service Organizations, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077-7677
Services are being provided by Ott & Lee Funeral Home, 295 East First St., Forest, MS 39074.
All floral deliveries may be sent to Forest United Methodist Church, 501 E 3rd St, Forest, MS 39074 on Saturday morning.
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Bob Thomas
From the Family of Doug Nabors:
We have finalized the arrangements for Mr. Doug and wanted to share the details with all of you. We will celebrate Dad's life on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Visitation will begin at 11:30 AM, immediately followed by funeral services at 1 PM.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to Forest United Methodist Church, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, or United Service Organizations.
...Flowers may be sent to Forest United Methodist Church, 501 East Third Street, Forest, MS 39074 on Saturday morning.
From the Family of Doug Nabors:
It is with heavy hearts that we share with you the news of the passing Douglas L. Nabors on January 16, 2020. Doug left this earth peacefully and surrounded by his family members at his home in Forest, MS. We are full of sorrow, but also full of love and full of gratefulness for our time shared with him all these years. Doug was a cherished brother, husband, father, son and friend to so many, and we continue to be thankful for the immense amount of love he and our entire family has been shown throughout the years. We ask for your continued prayers as we face this loss and the decisions ahead of us. We are in the process of finalizing arrangements and will update as soon as we learn of all the details.
Doug Nabors
Thank you all for your condolences. This is Doug's daughter, Amy Nabors Gwinn. Dad fought a long fight and our mom, Pat Nabors, lovingly took care of him for 15 yrs. This will be the hardest on her as there is now a huge void in our lives. My dad is completely healed and no longer confined to a wheelchair. We appreciate all the prayers and support over the years.
Blessings to you all,
Amy Nabors Gwinn and the whole Nabors Family