Hugh Charles Douglass Sr. Obituary (1929 - 2016)

DOUGLASS, Hugh C. Sr. Longtime resident of Horseheads, NY passed away on Thursday evening , February 11, 2016 at the age of 86. Hugh was born December 25, 1929 in Elmira, NY, a son of the late Royal and Ruby Artman Douglass. Hugh is preceded in death by brothers, Artman, James and Royal. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Nancy Canty Douglass of Horseheads, NY; sons, Hugh Douglass Jr. of Horseheads, NY, Joel Douglass of Horseheads, NY and William Douglass of Franklin, TN; grandchildren Jesse Douglass, Hillary Hackett and Ashley Hackett; brother, Paul Douglass; sisters-in-law, Ingrid Douglass and Theresa Douglass; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Hugh was a member of the Living Word Evangelical Free Church, and founder and former President of ACTS (Area Christians Together in Service) for 40 years. He also served his country honorably during the Korean War with the 187th Army Airborne. He was retired and formerly employed in the printing/publishing industry at; Scripture Press, FM Howell, and his own printing business, Douglass Business Forms. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Living Word Evangelical Free Church, 1119 Lake St., Elmira, NY, on Monday, February 15, 2016 2PM-4PM with Memorial Services to follow. Hugh will be laid to rest at Maple Grove Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to remember Hugh, please consider memorial contributions to ACTS Missions, 35 Beckwith Rd., Pine City, NY 14871. Condolences and words of comfort may be expressed at Hugh's Book of Memories at www.sullivansfuneralhome.com