James W. Douglas, a long-time resident of Martinsburg, passed away on April 27, 2023 at the age of 93.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday May 6, 2023, at the Martinsburg Community Church with Pastor Justin Keith officiating. Burial will follow with Military Honors at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Montgomery City. All family and close friends are invited to attend.

Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time at the church. Pickering Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

James William Douglas was born to Harry and Gertie Douglas on July 31, 1929 in Granite City, Il. As a child, he lived in Tennessee and Missouri. He graduated from high school in Martinsburg, MO. After high school, Jim Douglas joined the United States Air Force in 1950. He met his wife, Patsey Lucile Miller, while stationed in Albuquerque, NM playing short stop on his Air Force baseball team. Her brother was playing on the same team. They were married in Grand Junction, CO. on April 10, 1954. She preceded him in death on October 15, 2022.

Jim had four daughters, 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Jim worked most of his life for the Martinsburg Farmers Elevator. He is probably known best for his love of baseball. He played baseball both in high school and while serving in the Air Force. He also enjoyed watching baseball especially the St. Louis Cardinals. So much so that when he got a cut, he would bleed red. He also enjoyed going fishing whenever he got a chance.

He has been an active member of his local American Legion and was always proud of the service he gave his country.

Jim is survived by his daughters Cherry Pasley (Bruce) of Laddonia, MO, Billie Regain (Ron), of Trenton, IL, Connie Douglas of Williston, ND, Patricia Wilson (Brent) of South Beloit, IL; and his brother Tom Douglas of St. Louis, MO.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Gertie Douglas; his siblings Edith Keene, Delmar Douglas, Charles Douglas and Betty Jennings; and one son-in-law, Bruce Pasley.

Memorials may be given to the Missouri Veterans' Home, Martinsburg Community Church, or Sunrise Memorial Gardens. They may be sent in care of Pickering Funeral Home, 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265.