CONOVER – Melbourne Gray Doub, of Conover, went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2021.
Born on October 18, 1928 in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Orren Edward Doub and Mayola Katherine Griffin. M. G. was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. M. G. was moved to Conover with Roadway Express as manager in 1963 and stayed till his retirement on October 18, 1983. He was a member of Masonic Lodge of Conover, Scottish Rites body of Charlotte, and Oasis Temple of Charlotte. M. G. was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Conover and was involved in many offices in the church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Joan Doub, brothers, Orren Edward Doub, Calvin Doub; sister, Hazel Williams; and nephews, Orren Edward Doub Jr., and Keith Doub.
Survivors include his children, David Gray Doub and wife, Ginger of Claremont, Sandra Docherty and husband Don of Conover, Alice Marie Whitener and husband Kevin of Lincolnton; grandchildren, Michael Doub, Kelly Carpenter, Chad Bumgarner, Leah Whitener; great-grandchildren, Mikey Doub, Mahala Carpenter A. J. Whitener, Daisy Marie Whitener, Alexa Carpenter, sister, Lorraine Marovich and husband Rodie of Winston Salem, and sister in law Camella Doub of East Bend.
A private entombment will be held at Catawba Memorial Park.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at First United Methodist Church of Conover on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 11 AM with Pastor John Woods officiating.
Due to Covid friends can enjoy a slide show of photos of M. G.’s life prior to the service from 10 AM –
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Rd, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210, First United Methodist Church of Conover, PO Box 235, Conover NC 28613, or Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W Faris Rd, Greenville SC 29605.
The family would like to thank all of you for your support, love, and prayers, he is Heaven bound.
Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.
The Doub Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.
