George Douglass, Jr.

George Douglass, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was the beloved husband of the late Molly Mangham Douglass for 58 years and the father of Molly Hadden (Corky), Melissa Steiner (Jerry) and Michelle Tyler (Doug). He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren, Margaret Milner (Matthew), John Hadden (Alyssa), William Hadden (Lauren), Jourdan Tyler, Hannah Barry (Robert), Jake Tyler, Julie Hoffman (Jeff), Jill Carrere (Jacques), and 10 great grandchildren.

He was the son of the late Elaine Friedrichs Douglass and George Douglass, and brother of the late Elaine Jones, Diane Fisher, and Stephen Douglass. He is also preceded in death by his brothers- in- law Joseph Merrick Jones, Jr. and Michael (Mickey) Ray Mangham and sister-in-law Melinda Waller Mangham and his great granddaughter Mary Margaret Milner. He is survived by his loving nieces Lainey Jones and Liz Mangham, his nephew Ben Eshleman and other nieces and nephews.

George was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and attended Holy Name of Jesus Elementary School and Jesuit High School. He attended Tulane University and graduated from Southern Mississippi University. But he was an LSU Tiger at heart.

He was elected to the board of the Tiger Athletic Foundation (TAF) in 1993 and served until 2002. One of his greatest accomplishments while on the board was being instrumental in forming the TAF President’s Cup Golf Tournament in 1999 which he played in every year. You can imagine his thrill in 2012 when his team won the tournament and accepted the trophy at halftime on the field at Tiger Stadium!

George had a lifelong career in the aggregate and marine industry. He was a founder of Pontchartrain Materials Corporation (PMC) and upon his death was acting CEO. PMC was his brainchild and you could find him most days behind his desk. The first thing on his mind each morning was what was happening at the yards and how far each rock tow had traveled overnight. The employees of PMC were truly his second family. He cared about and appreciated each and every one of them.

He served as President of the Lotus Club for 17 years and belonged to several other carnival organizations. He was on the Board of Directors of numerous companies, including Canal Barge Company and the Harvey Canal Industrial Association where he was a past President. He was a member of the Manresa Group 15 retreat and looked forward to going every year. George was a mentor to many, especially in the marine industry and made many long-lasting friendships.

George loved playing golf at the New Orleans Country Club, often travelling with friends all over the world to play. He also loved fishing and all LSU sports. He made a friend everywhere he went, always wearing a smile and offering to help anyone in need. And to all of the lives that he touched in his 85 years, we know that he will be missed but remembered for his zest of a life well lived. He will be dearly missed by his family especially his three “M”’s.

The family would like to thank Robert Trapani and Tommy Gianelloni for their help and friendship over the past several years. As well as all of the employees at the New Orleans Country Club who he has befriended over the past 57 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral mass held in the chapel at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124 on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Holy Name of Jesus School, 6325 Cromwell Pl, New Orleans, LA 70118, or Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St, New Orleans, LA 70119.