Mr. Douglas Blaydes, age 73, of McDonough, GA , formerly of Jonesboro, GA went to be with his lord and Savior on Saturday, March 21, 2015. He was born in Anniston, AL and grew up in the Coldwater area the son of the late Lorine Demile Pearce Blaydes and Ben H. Blaydes. He was a loving Husband, Dad, Papa, and Friend to many. He was employed by J. C. Penny Catalog Distribution Center in Forest Park for 35 years until his retirement. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Roland Blaydes of 40 years. Survivors are his son, Rusty Blaydes of Coldwater, Al; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Amaury Del Rosario of McDonough; granddaughter, Haylee Jean Davidson of McDonough; several aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins and friends. Funeral service for Mr. Blaydes will be Monday, March 23, 2015 – 3:00 PM in the chapel of Haisten Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Durham officiating. Interment will follow in the Locust Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 6 – 8:00 PM. Haisten Funeral Home – McDonough 770-914-8833 haistenfunerals.com