James Daniel Douglas

James Daniel “Dan” Douglas, 65, passed away peacefully from congestive heart failure and kidney failure in the comfort of his own home surrounded by family on March 13, 2020.

Dan is survived by his wife of 25 years Annel Douglas, his sister Beth Douglas, his son Kenneth Douglas (married to Erica Douglas), his daughter Katrina “Katie” Bare (married to Trever Bare), his step-daughter Krystal Lockhart (married to Marty Lockhart), as well as three grandchildren; Lakota, Aubrey, and Wyatt, and respective distant relatives. He was a wonderfully loving father, brother, grandfather, husband, and friend to many.

Dan was born of Martha and James Douglas on July 2, 1954 in Dade City, Florida. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, nicknamed “Chicken Wing” by his friends, with a love of nature and an adventurous heart. In his early life he was a cowhand working for various ranches herding cattle on horseback in southern Florida and worked as a welder primarily with Central Maintenance. He had his son, Kenneth Douglas, at age 31 in Arcadia, Florida. After being diagnosed with heart disease at age 39, he became disabled. With the birth of his daughter at age 43, he became at stay at home father and was known to many as “Mr. Mom”. He then relocated with his family here in Gilchrist County. Dan was very involved with the Bell High School Purple Powerhouse marching band while his daughter Katrina Bare was in high school, assisting with fundraisers. Throughout his life he was a very giving man who would help anyone who needed a hand. He was known for his sense of humor and kindhearted nature, especially with children he adored.