Harry R. Douberley

Harry R. Douberley, age 97, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2013, in Sebring, Florida. Mr. Douberley was born in High Springs, Florida, to Sam J. and Mattie (Gilbert) Douberley. He was a mechanic for Florida Power for 28 years and he loved to hunt and fish. He was a lifelong Baptist, a member of the First Baptist Church of Sebring, and a resident of Avon Park. He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II, served in the Pacific Theater, and was honored as being one of the first names to be inscribed on the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.. He is survived by his sons-Tommy Ross Douberley (Alice) of Sebastian, Florida, Randal Wayne Douberley (Peggy) of Sebring, Florida, and James Kenneth Douberley (Kim) of Avon Park, Florida; daughter-Janet Douberley Cannady of Sebring, Florida; sister-Pat Walker of Lakeland, Florida; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Mr. Douberley was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years-Dolly A. Douberley. Family will receive friends on Sunday, November 17, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring, Florida, with memorial services at 2:30 p.m. with Dr. Danny Strickland officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice, 1110 Hammock Road, Sebring, Florida 33870. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home - Avon Park www.stephensonnelsonfh.com