James Douglas "Doug" Felker, age 83, of Acworth, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Doug was born June 4, 1939 to James Oscar & Julia Mae Gaines Felker. Doug was a devoted and loving husband to his wife Earline for almost 64 years, and a great provider for his family. Doug was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Doug retired from Lockheed Martin after 35 years and was a member of I.A.M Local Lodge 709 during that time. He enjoyed watching the Braves, the Bulldogs, and the Atlanta Falcons. In his younger years, he enjoyed motorcycle riding. He was an avid hiker, traveling to numerous National Parks in the United States and Canada. After retirement, woodworking became a favorite hobby of his. Doug attended Liberty Square Church in Cartersville. He had a passion for missions, and was known for playing Santa Claus. He will be loved and missed by all that knew him; he is now with his Lord and Savior.
Doug is survived by his lovely wife, Earline; his daughters, Angie Felker, Sharon Shell (Tom), Wanda Sproule (Denny), granddaughters, Ashlyn Shell, Katie Sproule, great grandsons, Braylen and Ryker, and many nieces and nephews.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, James Oscar and Julia Mae Gaines Felker; his brothers Tommy Felker, Floyd Felker, Kenneth Felker, sisters, Lenora Ann O'barr and Linda Faye Collins.
A visitation for Doug will be held Monday, June 27, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow the visitation in the funeral home chapel. An entombment will be at Pine Ridge Memorial Park, Kennesaw. In lieu of flowers, donations can be in Doug’s memory to Missions Department, Church at Liberty Square
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com for the Felker family.
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