Thomas Robert (T.R.) Douglas, Jr. Obituary (1952

We pause in loving memory of Thomas Robert (T.R.) Douglas, Jr., who died on August 20, 2025, at 2:13 a.m., from cancer. His sons Jeff and Jeremy Douglas were with him as he passed. Robert was united in marriage on July 4, 1978, at the North United Methodist Church in Madison to Ruth Marie Hawkins and they shared 48 years together. Robert was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Robert Douglas, Sr., and Delores Bernd Douglas of Kentucky; his brother Fred Douglas; his nephews James Deaton and Roy Wayne Hawkins. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Marie Hawkins Douglas; his sons, Jeremy L. Douglas (Michele) and Jeffrey L. Douglas (Shelbey); his daughter, Jessica Phillips (Derrick); his grandchildren, Abby Phillips, Matthew Douglas, Caylee Douglas, Caleb Douglas, Cole Douglas, Lilly Douglas, Anne-Marie Douglas, Amber Ellis and Kyleen Burkett; his brothers, Gary and Billy; his sisters, Donna, Peggy, Cindy and Brenda; his brother-in-law, Scott Hawkins (Vadah); his cousin, Roy Conn (Karla); his best friend, Bobby Adams; his dog Baby and cat Blue. Robert loved painting, fishing, bowling and planting flowers. He worked for Arvin Sango as a team leader, retiring in 2008 after 20 years of service. He was inducted into the United States Army on March 20, 1973 during the Vietnam Era and while serving was stationed in several areas, including Alaska, Germany, New Jersey and Texas. He earned the Sharpshooter, M-16 Rifle Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Robert was honorably discharged August 8, 1980 as a Specialist 5 and later served in the United States National Guard. His son Jeff will always remember his father as a man that never knew a stranger, he came from nothing and always provided for his family, he had the most gentle soul of anybody Jeff has ever known. "God broke the mold after him." Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute. Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 25, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., by Pastor Ed Roberts at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Monday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. FULL MILITARY HONORSMilitary honors will be conducted by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the T.R. Douglas, Jr. Remembrance Fund or the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. Cards are available at the funeral home. To Place An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Thomas Robert (T.R.) Douglas, Jr., please click here to visit our sympathy store.