C.F. Douglas, 89, of Lake City, passed away on Monday morning, December 5, 2022 at the Haven Hospice – Suwannee Valley Care Center in Lake City after a brief illness. He was born in Horseshoe Beach, FL on July 20, 1933 to the late Christopher Columbus Douglas, Sr. and Harriet Elizabeth Rollison Douglas. He has made Lake City his home since 1965, moving here from the Cross City area. He was a US Air Force veteran, and worked in the banking industry. He served as the President and CEO of 1st National Bank, Lafayette County State Bank and People's State Bank before retiring in 1999. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time at home with his family as well as being active in his church, Lantern Park Baptist Church. He served the church for over 20 years as a Deacon and Treasurer. He is preceded in death by his two brothers, C.C. Douglas, Jr. & Herman Douglas; and his two sisters, Essie Clark and Lorina Lucas.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jonell Douglas of Lake City; his sons, Dale Douglas (Sherri), Chris Douglas (Kim) and Stephen Douglas (Debbie) all of Lake City; brother, J.R. Douglas (Harriett) of Horseshoe Beach, FL and his sister, Katie Weeks of Crescent Beach, FL. Six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren & two special bundles of joy on the way.

The family would like to give a special thanks the Veterans Directed Care & Concierge Staff for their care and special treatment of Mr. Douglas.

A funeral service for Mr. Douglas will be conducted on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. in the Gateway-Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dean Starling and Rev. Ryan Wortman officiating. Private Family Interment will follow in the Butler Cemetery in Horseshoe Beach, FL. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. prior to the service at the funeral home.