Willie Lee Douglas, 87 of Jacksonville, FL died on February 2, 2022 after a long illness. Mr. Douglas was born in Jasper Florida and was the oldest child and first twin of Norman Wilson Douglas Sr. and Zilpha Irma Perry. Mr. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife Beverly A. Douglas of 57 years of marriage, a twin brother, Norman Wilson Douglas Jr., a sister, Jewell L. Hill, a son, Willie Lee Douglas Jr. and a granddaughter, Cheryl Pearson Kendall. Mr. Douglas was a devout Christian and an Active member of the Westside Baptist Church up until his illness restricted his activities. He was a Korean War Veteran, member of American Legion Post 137, Jacksonville, Florida, Life Member of VFW Post 8095 in Hamilton County FL and served as the Post Commander from 1993-1994. He also served 2 years in the Florida National Guard 1976-1978. After graduating from Jasper High School he enlisted in the United States Navy 1952-1955. During his enlistment he had numerous assignments which included San Diego California Naval Air Station, Camp Elliot, Camp Pendleton, Marine Group Pusan Korea and Osaka Japan. After his military service, he worked for S. H. Kress and Company, American Investment Company and the United States District Courts. He retired as a Financial Administrator, United States District Courts, Middle District of Florida in Dec 1989.

Mr. Douglas is survived by his daughter Susan A. Pearson of Orange Park Florida; son Larry N. Douglas and his wife Anna, of Tezze Sul Brenta, Italy; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mr. Douglas was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed by all who loved him.

The Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00pm at Fraser Funeral Home, 8168 Normandy Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32221.

Funeral services will be held Graveside Friday, February 11, 20222 at 11:00AM at Evergreen Cemetery, Jasper Florida. Services will be commemorated by Rev Ray Mayfield and George Ross from the Westside Baptist Church, Jacksonville Florida.

Family request that in lieu of flowers, donations to be given to West Side Baptist Church 7775 Herlong Road, Jacksonville Florida 32210 or given to your favorite Charity.