Hilton Douglas

Mr. Hilton Thomas Douglas passed away on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Danville Regional Medical Center. Mr. Douglas was born on May 7, 1923 in Sutherlin, a son of the late Julian White Douglas and Esther Kirby Douglas. Mr. Douglas was retired from The United States Army as Command Sergeant Major having served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. After his military service he retired from Smith-Douglas Fertilizer Company. Mr. Douglas was a member of First Baptist Church. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Eleanor Harris Douglas, his daughters; Joan D. Mills of Raleigh, NC, Sylvia D. Stewart (William Patrick) of Staunton and Laura D. Meder (Frederick) of Danville, grandchildren; Andrew Mills of Raleigh, NC, Todd Stewart (Nina) of Staunton, Zachary Stewart (Alexandra) of Waynesboro, Frederick L. Meder III of Danville and Anna Millican of Shepherdstown, WV, great-grandchildren; John Corey, Gunnar Stewart and Karlie Stewart. Also surviving are his faithful and loving friends; Barbara Martin, Kelly Brown, Sheena Powell, and Paul Hester. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. from First Baptist Church with the Reverend John Carroll officiating. Interment will be private with military honors presented by the American Legion Dan River Post #1097 and the Virginia Army National Guard Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the home at 900 Green Street. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church, 871 Main Street, Danville, VA 24541. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Douglas family.