James Howard Douglas, 77, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022. James made his home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for the past twenty years, but lived in many places throughout his lifetime including Arkansas, Michigan, Texas, and Washington State.

James was born on May 8, 1945, at home in a log cabin on Petit Jean Mountain to Nona and John Douglas. He was the fourth child in a family of what would become a total of nine boys. He and his brothers worked alongside their parents to provide for the family in the strawberry and cotton fields of Caraway. When the time came, he left home to serve honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. After returning from the war, he accomplished his goal of staying off the farm and traded his uniform for a suit and tie. He began utilizing his love for numbers by working in the banking industry. He later found his professional calling when he shifted to the financial activities of the Central Business Office for a network of healthcare systems which were located throughout the United States. James enjoyed traveling for both professional and personal visits to various places of interest which included all 50 states and 6 foreign countries (Philippines, Vietnam, Guam, Japan, Mexico, and Canada).

Being an avid reader, James had an insatiable curiosity for all aspects of World history. He was also one of the few unofficial Douglas family historians; the family could count on him to share carefully researched information. He spent a great deal of time identifying many of the Douglas ancestors in photos from generations long passed.

James had a positive spirit and a generous heart of gold. He had special way of making everyone in the room feel welcome with his warm personality and his thoughtful conversation. His love knew no bounds as James had a close relationship with his neighbors Trey and Tracy Evans. He was a proud honorary grandpa to their children Austin, Alexis, Avery, and Asher.

He is survived by his eight brothers, Raymond, Charlie (Nadean), LeRoy (Mattie), Edwon (Elaine), Joe (Judith), Floyd (Shirley), Alvin, Troy (Betty), half-sister June Wise (Charles), many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Nona and John Douglas, half-sister Geneva Petty, half-brothers Doyle Morgan, George Douglas, nieces, Tracy Gordon, Markie Collins, and nephew Alan Walth.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 19th from noon to 2:00 P.M. at the Gregg Funeral Home at 911 W Drew in Monette. Funeral services will follow With Rev. Brady Canwright officiating. Interment will be at the Caraway Cemetery.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Greg Douglas, Mark Douglas, Ted Douglas, Clayton Douglas, Chris Douglas, John Douglas, Daniel McCormick and Hunter Douglas.