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Earl "Allen" Douglas, 72, of New Haven, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at his home. He was born January 3, 1954 in Nelson County, and retired from Owens-Illinois. He was the owner of Allen Douglas Pre-Casting for 38 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Helen Douglas; two sisters, Ann Douglas and Terry Nicholson; brother, Ricky Douglas; father-in-law, William Miles.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Sheila Miles Douglas of New Haven; two sons, Ricky Douglas, and David (Kristy) Douglas both of New Haven; five grandchildren, Destiny, Skyler, Brantley, Dalton, and Raelyn; four brothers, Ronnie Douglas of Elizabethtown, Mark (Joan) Douglas of New Haven, Perry Douglas of New Haven, and Tommy (Rose Ann) Douglas of New Haven; two sisters, Kay (Billy) Mattingly of Bardstown, and Lisa (Tony) Lands of New Haven; mother-in-law, Donna Miles; and several nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Barlow Funeral Home with burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Bro. Bruce Nichols will officiate. Visitation will be 4 pm to 8pm Wednesday, January 21 and 9 am to 11 am Thursday, January 22 at Barlow Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may go to Hospice of Nelson County.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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