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Douglas McArthur Solomon
March 3, 1947 - July 21, 2020
Service:
Private
Douglas McArthur Solomon, age 73, passed away at St. Ann's Hospital, on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. He was born on March 3, 1947 to the late J. P. and Edna (Whitehead) Solomon in Halcyondale, GA. Douglas grew up in Sylvania, Georgia where he graduated from Central High School.
He received his BS in Business Administration from Tuskegee University in Alabama. He received his Masters from Xavier University in Cincinatti, Ohio in Business Administration. After nearly 50 years in the business and finance field as a Controller for numerous companies, he retired.
When he was not working he enjoyed reading all things finance and business related information, taking vacations at Hilton Head, SC playing tennis, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents and siblings Melvin and James Solomon. Survived by his loving and caring wife of 52 years Delora Thomas Solomon; his children, Asperanza Delora Solomon and Douglas McArthur Solomon, Jr.; siblings, Earnest Lee Solomon, Baltimore, MD, Earl (Juanita) Solomon, Sterling Heights, MI, Edna Evonne Brooks, Savannah, GA., Paul (Deborah) Solomon, Sylvania, GA, Annette (Andre) Washington, Stone Mountian, GA, Marilyn Thompson, Savannah, GA, Bobby Solomon, Fort Valley, GA and Barbara(Kevin) Myers, Richmond Hills, GA.
Host of many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members.
Due to Covid 19, a private service for immediate family only will be held at Moreland, Funeral Home, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Special Olympics at www.give.specialolympics.org/ohio
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Patsy A Moore
Jul 27, 2020
We were so sorry to hear the passing of Douglas. Our prayers are that you will be comforted as your remember his life.
willie brooks
Jul 30, 2020
to douglas family. i am billy cutter (willie l brooks,jr). i just heard the new 7/28/20. the family have my sympathy and pray. douglas was my classmate and friend. we was a close class. I have not see douglas since graduation from central high sylvania,ga. i will contining praying for the family.
Virginia Thomas
Jul 31, 2020
Dee and family, May God continue to Bless and give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. May the beautiful memories of Douglas sustain and comfort you as well. Will be thinking of you and praying for you everday. Keeping you my thoughts and prayers. Sis Ginger
Judy & Henry Robinson
Aug 1, 2020
Dee, In your time of grief, may God remind you of the beautiful life you and Douglas shared together. Let your every memory be a reflection of the blessed life you both experienced. Douglas was such a compassionate, loving and dedicated husband and father. keep his love and joy always in your heart and spirit.
Bill and Velina Flowers
Aug 3, 2020
To the family - May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Treasure the memories.