OBITUARY
Douglas "Doug" Shedd
January 22, 1958 – November 15, 2019
"He Never Met a Stranger and He Always had a Smile on His Face"
Earl Douglas "Doug" Shedd, age 61, passed away on Friday ~ November 15, 2019 at the CaroMont Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Doug touched so many people's lives in our community, especially the younger generation. Doug was a well-known man in the Dallas area. There were so many people in Dallas that helped him and the whole town loved him. If you ever helped Doug, then count your blessings, because you received a blessing by helping him out. Doug loved to go fishing and sleeping on the boat of one of his dearest and closest friends'. He and his closest friend "Moe" had a bond like no other. He was Moe's best friend. Later in their friendship, they realized they knew each other when they were growing up. He always looked forward to every Friday night because that was popcorn shrimp night. Doug loved working at the Dollar Tree Store in Dallas, and was a great help and asset to his coworkers and to the customers. He was an honest man who made a "Pinky Promise" every day, saying he would do his best to be friends for life!
A Life Well Celebrated Memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM, Friday ~ November 22, 2019 at the Dallas Funeral Home, 212 West Trade Street, Dallas, North Carolina. Reverend Tim Small will deliver eulogies and remembrances to offer comfort and hope to Doug’s friends. A special Eulogy will be given by Chris “Moe” Morrow.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM ~ 7:00 PM prior to the service.
Any donations may be sent exclusively to the Dallas Funeral Home, 212 West Trade Street, Dallas, North Carolina 28034.
Although Doug was not a veteran, he supported them. Excess donations will be sent to Camp Centurion, a transitional and supportive housing for homeless veterans.
Expressions of love and fond memories may be made on Doug’s guestbook at www.carothersfuneralhomedallas.com
Dallas Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the services of Earl Douglas Shedd.
Services
- Receiving of Friends Friday, November 22, 2019
- Celebration of Life Memorial Ceremony Friday, November 22, 2019
Memories
Douglas "Doug" Shedd
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ADD A MEMORYDonna Stafford
November 20, 2019
This is for Doug. He was a great guy. Everyone is right he did always have a smile on his face and always eager to help. He loved to see my grandson Brayden Duke coming, cause he knew he was fixing to get some good conversation. Brayden could talk to him for hours and they could always find something to talk about. We always gave him money if we could and cigarette coupons, when I had them. He was a good old soul and he will surely be missed.
Ginger Tilton
November 20, 2019
He would always have a smile and nodded his head . So he is flying with the angels. And I will keep everybody in my prayers.
Karen Brackett
November 20, 2019
Doug was a very sweet man. It was a honor to talk to him. I talked to him about living for the Lord. We prayed together. He always had that sweet smile. It was a honor to know hi. And help him out. Reat in peace my friend. Praying for his family. Dallas wil miss him.
Dare Chapman
November 20, 2019
I remember doug seeing him at dollar tree , he was always smiling and would wave.
Sarah Wooten
November 20, 2019
Doug was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. He always walked my and my two year old to the car. From the time she was born he was a big help. He even walked around the Dollar tree with me and her a few times because she had stopped crying when she saw him. He was a great guy. And I hate the world was so cold to him. I'm so thankful for the people of Dallas for loving Doug as much as our family did. Doug brought us all together.
Cameron Shook
November 20, 2019
Doug was alway so sweet. When I worked at the I market a few years ago he would always come in with a smile and ask me and my partner if we wanted a drink and some chips cause we looked hungry. (Even right when we got off break) He would do this to everyone who worked atleast 2-11 shift. Rest In Peace Doug!
Angela Anderson
November 19, 2019
I met doug in front of dollar tree in dallas he was a very sweet man i took my special needs adults in that store and we would stop and talk with him he was such a sweet man and will be missed..your with jesus now warm and not hungry at all on streets of gold God bless you brother...Amen
Robin Burleson Chaney
November 19, 2019
I felt it to be a honor to call you my sweet friend. I remember the excitement in your eyes when you told me that the Dollar Tree had FINALLY decided to give you a job and you needed to get a haircut., and how THANKFUL you were when christy and I showed up that saturday morn to tell you we were taking you to get a haircut and went shopping to buy you the clothes you needed to start your new job. However, out of all our sweet memories the one that touched my heart the most was when we found out jeff had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and you took the last dollar you had to buy him the sweetest card ever. He will forever cherish that precious card and youll never know how it touched his heart for somebody who had so little would take the time and what lil money they had to do that. We LOVE you and will truly miss our talks, visits and time together but will hold the memories close in our hearts till we see you again buddy. RIP EARL DOUGLAS SHEDD
Alyssa Walker
November 19, 2019
He was such a sweet man, I remember going to dollar tree and grabbing him a snack and drink every time he was outside. His eyes would light up and he would always be so thankful. It just won't be the same.
Penny Nester
November 19, 2019
Safe in the Arms if Jesus 💙💙💙💙💙
Sonya Smith
November 19, 2019
Trips to the dollar tree will never be the same. I looked forward to seeing you each time I went. You was such a humble, kind and grateful person who taught us all to have compassion for others. I hope you know how much you were loved!
Penny Nester
November 19, 2019
Just a note of love and memories to a person who just by talking to him made a heart feel good. He seemed to appreciate everyone and everything everyone did for him. In his own words his life “was not so bad” , he lived his life in the moments and made the best of it. He seemed content & ok with his choice. But people who cared for him were not so content with his choice to be cold or be hot or be hungry . So that’s when we all that took the time to say hello & meet this gentle man , sitting so quiet with a story in his eyes. We all who cared for him realized we wanted to help
Doug & we all jumped in and began making sure Doug had things he needed like a friendly hello or a nice talk , or to be fed, clothed, and aided in many other ways so that he could survive. Doug was resilient ..........up until Jesus needed him back. Personal Thanks to EVERYONE who took time to know Doug and much appreciation for all things anyone had ever done for Doug. He was A stranger who touched so many lives . We never know who God sends to Soften & warm our hearts but we know for sure Doug was one of those people. You will be greatly missed Buddy.
Scott Greene
November 19, 2019
Doug was a very generous man. Coming off the streets myself I didn't have a coat. He insisted I take one he had which he had several. Make no mistake about it Doug loved others and was for the most part he was happy. I will miss him
Terry Huss
November 19, 2019
I remember his bright eyes lighting up, when my grandkids or I would give him spending money. Sitting along the wall at Ingles. He was always appreciative and always said God Bless you..He will surly be missed, RiP Doug
Monica Parker
November 19, 2019
As I would go into and out of work at Subway Doug would always smile and throw up his hand and wave hello. I had many good conversations about life, travels, heartache and disappointment with Doug and ended with hugs. If I didn't see him for a few days I would scold him the next time I saw him and tell him we worried about him. This gentle loving man will be missed. Rest Easy Doug.
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