Mark Elliott Douglas, 57, died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Shands at University of Florida after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Columbia County, born to the late Phillip C. Douglas II and to Mrs. Cora Virginia Douglas. He was a loving husband, father, grand father who was the Music Director at Lulu Baptist Church, playing the guitar, fishing and spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Phillip C. Douglas II and brother, Dana Douglas.



He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Nancy D. Douglas; sons, Matthew and Justin Douglas; daughters, Dawn (Trammel) Wasden, Alicia (Kevin) Kilpatrick, Ashley Peterson and Mandy Douglas all of Lake City, FL; brothers, Dennis (Evelyn) Douglas, Eric Douglas, Zachary (Cindy) Douglas, Herbert (Susan) Douglas, Phillip (Angie) Douglas III, Virgil (Bonnie) Douglas, Adam (Patricia) Douglas; sisters, Sherry (Delbert) Croft, Lisa (Ed) Timmerman and Myra (Barry) Bunn; 8 grandchildren also survive.



Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Lulu Baptist Church with Pastor Jackson Cannon officiating. Interment will follow in New Zion Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday evening June 15, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME 3596 South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida 32025 (386) 752-1954 is in charge of arrangements. Please sign our guest book at www.gatewayforestlawn.com