Dwight Douglas

Dwight Douglas, age 79, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at his home. He was born on Monday, November 27, 1944 to Delmar and Thula Douglas in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Dwight, a beloved pillar of the Mena community, passed away, leaving behind a legacy woven with dedication and service. A graduate of Fort Smith High School and Arkansas Tech University, he channeled his passion into a remarkable 37-year career at KENA radio station, where he became synonymous with the town's heartbeat as the "voice of Mena." From crafting compelling commercials to delivering up-to-the-minute severe weather reports and lending his voice to Mena Bearcat Football and Basketball games and Ladycat Basketball games, Dwight's presence was felt far and wide. He served in the 188th Air National Guard and was a steadfast member of the Mena City Council for 22 years. Beyond his professional and civic commitments, Dwight found profound joy in his marriage to the love of his life, a union celebrated since April 20, 1990. His involvement with the Jaycee's and the Southside Church of God reflected his enduring commitment to community and faith. Dwight's passing leaves a void impossible to fill, but his indelible mark on Mena will continue to resonate for generations to come.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Delmar and Thula Douglas; his son, David Douglas; and his brother, Donald Douglas.

Dwight is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Kay Douglas of Mena; two sons, Daniel Douglas and Dustin Douglas; two daughters, Susanna Laughlin and Melody Rowe; nine grandchildren, Darien Douglas, Harlee Hardcastle, Danny Douglas, Kennedy Douglas, Hannah Henderson, Trinity Ham, Madison Rowe, Cooper Rowe, and Izzy Rowe; one great granddaughter, Harmony Marie Kelley; sister in law, Georgianna Douglas; nephew, Donnie Douglas; nieces, Donna Howard and Debbie Davis; several cousins and a host of other family and close friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Southside Church of God in Mena, Arkansas with Brother Kenneth Posey officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Pinecrest Memorial Park under the direction of Bowser Family Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas. A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Bowser Family Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Dustin Douglas, Daniel Douglas, Donnie Douglas, Danny Douglas, Warren Rowe, and Cooper Rowe.

Honorary pallbearers are Don Inman, Paul Howard, Darrell Plummer, Lewis Martin, Dale McLain and Jim Neugent.

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