Douglas Franklin

Decker

Douglas Franklin Decker son of the late Bessie Mills Decker and Frank Decker was born at Ellington, Missouri, on December 23, 1936. He departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, on April 17, 2012, having attained the age of 75 years, three months and 25 days.

Douglas was a member of the Assembly of God in Van Buren, and the president of the Residents Council at Brent B. Tinnin Manor in Ellington. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and playing bingo. His greatest joy was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, John Decker.

Douglas is survived by three sons, William Red Decker and wife Shawna of Van Buren, Raymond Decker and wife Denise (known to Doug as his special daughter) of Ellsinore, James Decker of Annapolis, six grandchildren, Verlin, Kenny, Robert, Raymond Jr., Alicia and Cheyanna, one brother, Kenneth Decker and wife Harriet of St. Charles, and one sister, Karen Utterback of St. Charles, and his extended family of residents and staff at Brent B. Tinnin Manor. Douglas will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.


Visitation: Friday, April 20, 2012 at 11 AM McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington



Funeral Services: Friday April 20th at 2 PM McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington

Minister: Ross Marshall

Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery



Pallbearers: Raymond Decker Sr., Raymond Decker Jr., Verlin Tipton, William Decker, James Decker and Mike Boyer.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: McSpadden Funeral Home for funeral expenses