St. Pauls Episcopal Church
1307 West 5th
Freeport, TX  77541
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
5:00-7:00pm
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St. Pauls Episcopal Church
1307 West 5th
Freeport, TX  77541
Thursday, January 29, 2015
2:30pm
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Douglas Etie

October 19, 1945 - January 26, 2015


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Louis Douglas Etie

October 19, 1945 - January 26, 2015

Douglas Etie, 69 of Jones Creek, Texas went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 26, 2015. He was born in Freeport, Texas to James W. and Frances Etie. Douglas graduated from Brazosport High School Class of 1964. After graduation, Douglas attended Stephen F. Austin, and then went on to attend brickmason trade school. In 1968, he was drafted to the United States Army, served in Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1970. Upon his return from the Army, Douglas worked as a brickmason and then in 1985, he and his wife opened Bears 'N Friends at the Brazos Mall. In 1998, he went to work for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and retired from the Windham School District in 2011. After retirement, he went back to school and received his Master of Safety Training and taught safety courses for ABC Safety Council.

Douglas was a devoted volunteer fireman with the Jones Creek Volunteer Fire Department for 40 years. Douglas attended St. Paul's Episcopal Church all of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents.


Douglas is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jamie Etie , of Jones Creek, TX; d aughters, Laurie Monical and husband , John , of Angleton, TX , Julie Sides and husband , Steve , of Allen, TX ; b rother , Thomas Etie and wife , Marcia , of Arlington, TX; m other-in-law, Faye Grissett , of Jones Creek, TX; b rother-in-law, Thomas Grissett and wife , Farilou , of Jones Creek, TX; s ister-in-law, Charlotte Skinner , of Sweeny, TX; g randchildren, Katy Lowe, Haley Lowe, Luke Sides, Emma Sides and Jacob Monical ; s tep- g randchildren, Jared Monical and Kristen Monical ; s tep-great-grandchild, Lilly Monical ; n umerous nieces and nephews.


Visitation to be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 from 5:00 7:00 p. m. in the Parrish Hall of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Freeport, TX.


Services will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Freeport, TX with Reverend Robert Dohle officiating. Interment will follow at Gulf Prairie Cemetery in Jones Creek, TX. Pallbearers will be: Jody Daugherty, Gerald Eppes, Larry Grissett, Larry Mize, Ron Richards and Neil Skinner. Honorary Pallbearers, members of the Jones Creek Volunteer Fire Department.


Douglas was a very loving husband, father, grandfather who will be greatly missed and remembered as always someone who never met a stranger. He had this youthful enthusiasm and dearly loved his grand children. Douglas always had a laugh to share and was a great storyteller.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Douglas's memory to the St. Paul's Episcopal Church or Helping Hands and Hearts Hospice.


Arrangements by the Turner family. Online condolences may be made to lakewoodfuneralchapel.com.

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8 Condolence(s)
Jackie skillens
Coeurdalene, ID
Friday, November 11, 2016

So sorry to hear of Douglas' passing. I realize this is late butEric just messaged me this am. Would love to get in touch with you if you would like. Please feel free to call.
Jackie Skillens (Nordlof) Germany

Vickie Handley Symington
Lake Jackson, TX
Thursday, January 29, 2015

Douglas was a favorite for everybody and my favorite, too. I know you will miss him so much. You will be in my prayers.

Harold & Flo Mahan
Nixon, TX
Thursday, January 29, 2015

We were so sorry to read of Doug's passing away. Just know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have many pleasant memories of the good old days at St. Paul's.

Carolyn koonce
Lake Charles, LA
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

We are very sorry for your loss but very happy for Heaven's gain. Charles and I are praying for your peace, comfort and understanding that God was needing him with Him. We wish we could have spent more time with him.

Patti Worfe
Angleton, TX
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Jamie, Laurie and Julie - We were so sorry to hear about your precious Dad...he was such a kind hearted and sweet man. Know that our prayers are with you all in the days ahead. Love to you all!

Kris, Patti and Paige

Mary Park
Lake Jackson, TX
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

What a blessing Doug was! Love and Prayers to the entire Etie family.

Sherry Schulenberg
College Station, TX
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

I was saddened to hear of Doug's death - even though assured he is at peace and free of pain now in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was well loved and had a big heart. He will be missed - until we meet again.

Susan Flynt McAdams
Leander, TX
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Doug was so kind to me and the youth group when I was growing up at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. May his family find peace through their faith in God's love.