Douglas received his Doctorate in Dentistry from West Virginia University. He married Kathie Schafer on January 3, 1970. Doug enjoyed a long and successful career in private practice as a dentist.
He was an active member of the American Rental Association and had a passion for golf and birding.
Douglas is survived by his loving wife, Kathie Benton; his sister, Brenda Benton; and his brother, Charles Benton. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.