Mr. Elvis H. Dougan, 85, passed away Wednesday July 12, 2006 at the Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.

 

He was born in Francisco, IN. to Ross and Mabel ( Goodwin) Dougan.

 

He was a long time resident of Oakland City, IN. and served in the Sea Bees during W.W. II. He was a member of the Oakland City American Legion and served in the American Legion's Honor Guard for many years. 

He was a 49 year member of the Laborers Local 561 for which he worked as both a laborer and field representative. 

He was a member of the Oakland City First General Baptist Church and the church Brotherhood committee. Elvis also did a lot of volunteer service for the church. 

In 2002, at the age of 82, Elvis won Oakland City's prestigious Parke Award. The Parke award is given for outstanding community service. Recipients of this award must be selected by members of the community. 

He is survived by 2 sons, Michael and spouse, Anita of Oakland City and Patrick and spouse, Donna Dougan of
Indianapolis. Grand Children, Anthony and Daniel Dougan and Wendy Fulps and great grandchildren, Ally, Zack and Troy Dougan and Misty and Autumn Fulps

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Isle) in 1977, his parents and two brothers. 

Funeral services will be at
2 p.m. Sunday at the Corn-Colvin Funeral Home in Oakland City with burial in the Forsythe Cemetery

 

Friends may call from 4 until 8 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. until service time Sunday at the Funeral Home. Oakland City American Legion will provide military graveside services.