Douglas Venable, Sr., 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 15, 2026, in Orange, Texas. He was born on May 1, 1935, in Beaumont, Texas.
Douglas was a warm and loving man who found joy in many aspects of life. He had a passion for music, expressed through playing his guitar, and enjoyed the camaraderie of a good game of golf. An avid sports enthusiast, he loved cheering on his favorite teams. Douglas also found peace on the water through sailing and enjoyed expanding his knowledge by watching documentaries and reading, especially his Bible. He was a devoted, longtime member of Community Church in Orange and cherished his church prayer group. In his youth, he enjoyed hunting, and later in life, he found excitement at the horseraces. Douglas was affectionately known as “Paw Paw” to his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly.
He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Guess and husband Barry, Lisa Nelms, Douglas Venable, Jr. and wife Heidi, Charles Venable and wife Leslie, Chris Frauenberger Venable, and Jackie White; his step-children, Leon Michael Wallace, and Karen Foght; his grandchildren, McKay Nelms, Oliver Venable-Rose, Willow Venable-Rose and husband Aaron, Gwynith Venable-Rose, Cassidy Venable, James Tarbutton and wife Micah, Amity Griffith and husband Howard, Gracie Frauenberger, and J.D. Tohill; his great-grandchildren, Jamey Tarbutton, Arwen Tarbutton, Avery Tohill, Tristan Tohill, and Aurora Griffith; his sister, Jeanette Burleson; his daughter-in-law, Felicia Tarbutton; his nephew, Gerald Lindsey, Jr.; his niece, Charlean Lindsey; and numerous great-nieces and nephews, family members, and friends.
Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, A.B. and Gladys Venable; his wife, Sue Venable; his grandson, Joshua White; his step-son, Danny Tarbutton; and his nephews, Todd Lindsey and Chad Lindsey.
A visitation will be held on October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM at Claybar Funeral Home – Orange, located at 504 N. 5th St., Orange, TX 77630.
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