Douglas "Doug" Tubbs

Douglas L. Tubbs, 88, of Haughton, La was called home July 6, 2019. Doug was born June 22, 1931 in Bossier City, La to Crosure and Eula Tubbs. Doug served our country for two years as a member of the Army in Korea. He retired after 35 years of working for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Doug had a love for dancing at the VFW, fishing, and gardening. He always seemed to have a smile on his face and loved his family very much.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Crosure and Eula Tubbs; his brother, Virgil Tubbs; sister, Billie Whadford; and his beloved spouse of 35 years, Rachel Lavern Tubbs.

He is survived by his sisters, Carol Middleton and husband George, and Vera Langston; his two sons, Robert Tubbs and Roy Tubbs and wife Lisa; his grandchildren, Cynthia Joncas and husband Brian, Stephanie Massei and husband Steve, Sharlot Cooper and husband Josh, Robert Tubbs Jr and wife Jessi; his great grandchildren, Nathan Joncas, Ian Joncas, and Corey Cooper as well as many nieces and nephews.

Our family would like to express great gratitude towards the staff of Colonial Oaks and Bossier Regional Dialysis Center for caring for our beloved Doug.

The visitation will be Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 6 pm-8 pm and funeral services will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 9 am. Both services will be held at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home in Haughton.

Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Tubbs Jr, Steve Massei, Brian Joncas, Josh Cooper, and Hank Lochridge.