LESLIE ARGYL DOUGLAS

LESLIE ARGYL DOUGLAS, "LES", 86, of Martins Ferry, OH, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017.

Les was born in Martins Ferry, OH on February 18, 1931, the son of the late Jess and Helen (Ward) Douglas.

He was a retired teacher and guidance counselor at Martins Ferry High School.  Leslie was a former mayor and president of city council of Martins Ferry. He also initiated the Hall Of Honor of M. F. Les was a member of  the Ohio River Valley Elks Lodge, Past Exalted Rulers Association, American Legion, Ohio City Lodge #486, Honorary member of the Vigilant Fire Dept., Rotary Club all of Martins Ferry. He was also a member of the former V.F.W. and the Redman’s Lodge.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

 In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Florence Richards.

He is survived by his wife, Betty  (Briggs) Douglas; three sons, Charles I. (Laura) Douglas and  Richard L.  Douglas both of Martins Ferry, James W. (Gena) Douglas, Georgetown,KY; daughter, Kathryn L. (Alvin) Reed, Bridgeport, OH. He is also survived by six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Funeral service was held at the funeral home Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 1 p.m. with Rev. James A. Monogioudis officiating.

The M. F. Fire Department will hold services Wednesday at 6:30 followed by the Elks at 7 p.m.

The Belmont Co. Veterans Association will give military honors at Holly Memorial Gardens.

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