Franklin Douglas McDonough

Doug McDonough, 72, died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, after a long illness which he battled courageously and with optimism. Private family services to be held. Born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Ervin and Aileen (Scoggins) McDonough. He attended Chattanooga Central High School and graduated in 1969. Doug served in the United States Army including a deployment to Vietnam and was a member of the American Legion. He graduated from Wichita State University. He retired from the retail home improvement industry preceded by a long career in restaurant management. Doug was passionate about baseball and golf, enjoying both playing and watching, and lived life to the fullest. He and his wife, Patti, enjoyed extensive travel. He was a kind and loving husband for nearly 30 years. Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Wanda Purr, Debbra Keylon, Ervileen Pickett, and Gerald McDonough. Survived by his wife, Patti McDonough; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family. A memorial has been established with: Small Paws Rescue, Inc. (Bichon Rescue), 3316 South 72nd West Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107, www.smallpawsrescue.org or Kansas Honor Flight, P. O. Box 2371, Hutchinson, Kansas 67504, www.kansashonorflight.org Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - West Chapel.