Paul Peters

I remember Doug always had a smirk on his face, a good sense of humor, and a, "I know it all look".   

Sadly, over the years I lost track of him. 
Paul Peters

Clinton McKinney

Years ago Doug called me and tried to talk me into coming to the 40th reunion. He said we won't live forever and this might be the last chance to see each other. How right he was. I was hoping to see him and others at the 50th reunion, but now he has joined others that have passed. During the high school days Doug, Mark Hendricks, Tom Peterson and myself would find different things to do on the weekends and usually drinking was involved. Doug was a good friend to me and anyone he ever meet. He took his school work serious but in the off time he liked to joke around, have fun and listen to music. I'm sorry I didn't go to the 40th reunion. I will miss you my friend. REST IN PEACE  

Paul Rowson

Dear classmates, today I will attend Doug's visitation. Doug was my next door neighbor and friend for over fifty years. Our parents remained close friends until their passing and thankfully forgave Doug and me for a few bad choices in our youth. For those of you who knew Doug, he was like a classic album, the more you listened to it, the more you liked and played it. His sense of humor was infectious and he had a heart of gold. My wife Nancy could always coax Doug, who was naturally shy and reserved, to join an event. They too had a special relationship. One of the greatest gifts Doug left me was our last Zoom call with ten of our classmates just a few weeks ago. Doug texted me after the call to thank me for reconnecting us and told me how much he enjoyed the memories it brought back. It was my last contact with Doug but not with many AHS classmates who have called me to share their sorrow and memories of Doug. 

So today, my ask of all who may read this.pick up your phone or text a classmate and say, "hi!" You won't regret it.