Mr. Douglas R. Kilgore age 61, passed away early Thursday, January 4, 2024 at his residence in Decatur. A celebration of Doug’s life will be announced at a later date with Peck Funeral Home is assisting the family. Doug was a special man. He would give the shirt off of his back to anyone in need. He never met a stranger. Whether he was checking out at Walmart or the grocery store, strangers were made to feel special because he always asked how they were, or he would ask how their day was going. Strangers became friends. Doug loved people and they loved him. Doug loved his family dearly. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and their husbands, and his special grandson, Archer. Doug and Archer shared a special bond. They were best friends and Archer was always Doug’s “Little Buddy”. Doug loved his mother , two sisters and brother so much. Doug’s last words “I love you” to his mother. He loved to work. He began his career at Deshazo Crane in 1988. He worked there until he began working at Nucor Steel in October of 2002. He remained a loyal employee until his death. The men and women at Nucor became like family. He held a special bond with the crane crew electricians, they were his best friends and like brothers. Near the end of his life, Doug rededicated his life to the Lord. The last 3 weeks of his life, Doug put on Christ. Doug prayed daily and sang hymns to our God. God transformed him and he passed from this life, God welcomed him home and healed him from the horrid disease called cancer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests continued prayers for the family during this time.
Survivors:
Wife, Tonya Drummond of Priceville
Daughters, Mackenzie Hughey and Maggie Taggert of Priceville
Mother, Annie Jo Kilgore of Jasper
Brother, Shannon Kilgore of Birmingham
Sisters, Brenda Dix of Jasper and Karen Scott of Jasper
One grandchild
