Dr. Warren Monroe Douglas

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
Second Presbyterian Church Chapel
600 Pleasant Valley Dr.
Little Rock, AR  72227
Thursday, April 18, 2019
1:30 P.M.
Cemetery
10:00 A.M. Pinecrest Memorial Park
7401 Hwy 5 N.
Alexander, AR  72002
Memorial Contributions
The Stewpot c/o First Presbyterian Church
800 Scott Street
Little Rock, AR  72201
I served in the Navy.
Dr. Warren Monroe DouglasI am a Veteran.

of Little Rock, AR

June 22, 1924 - April 14, 2019

Dr. Warren Monroe Douglas, 94, of Little Rock passed from this life on April 14th, 2019. Warren was born in Sheridan, AR on June 22, 1924 to Walter and Vera Barnes Douglas. He grew up in Sheridan, worked at his father's sawmill and the local pharmacy, and graduated from Sheridan High School in May 1942. Not yet 18, he needed a letter of consent from his parents to enlist in the Navy. After training in San Diego, he was stationed in Norfolk, Charleston, and Pensacola Naval Air Center where he completed Naval Aviator training in October 1944. Discharged at the end of WWII, Warren completed his pre-med studies at Little Rock Junior College in 1946 & 1947, then attended medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, and was licensed as a physician in 1951. He settled in Jonesboro, AR to a busy general medical practice and raising three children. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro and served as a Deacon. He practiced at St. Bernard's Hospital and was in partnership with Dr. Durwood Wisdom in Jonesboro.

When there was a shortage of psychiatrists in the 1960s, he returned to Little Rock in 1964 and completed a residency in Psychiatry at UAMS in 1967. He practiced psychiatry for 6 years in Memphis before returning to Little Rock where he practiced until his retirement in 2003. He was appointed to the Arkansas State Medical Board by then-Governor Bill Clinton in 1983 and was elected as Vice-Chairman in 1989, serving in that capacity until the end of his term in December 2003. He also served as the first Chairman of the Physician Assistant Advisory Committee from 1999 to 2003. The Board leaned heavily on Dr. Douglas for his psychiatric judgment, wisdom, and fair-mindedness. Board Members frequently consulted him on issues of medical ethics. In 2010 the Pulaski County Medical Society awarded him the President's Award for a Lifetime of Outstanding Contribution to Medicine.

Warren's life was one of service to God, Country, Family, and to the many thousands of patients that he helped throughout his long medical career of 51 years. He was an active Member of Second Presbyterian Church in Little Rock. Warren was completely devoted to his parents, siblings and their extended families. Their medical care and welfare was always his priority. For many years, he took great joy in organizing and hosting a Family Reunion in Sheridan. These duties consumed most of his time, but when a spare moment arose he was always busy tinkering on some project around the house or participating at Stewpot preparing and serving meals to those in need. His favorite outdoor activity was sailing (& endless projects related to) his sailboat on Lake Maumelle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Anderson Douglas and Vera May Barnes Douglas of Sheridan, AR; his wife of 38 years, Kaja Jensen Douglas; his sister, Pauline Ramsey of Benton, AR; and three brothers, Walter A. Douglas of Little Rock, AR; Claud Douglas of Little Rock, AR; and Idus Douglas of Magnolia, AR. Dr. Douglas is survived by his brother, John T. Douglas of Jonesboro; son, David W. Douglas and wife, Susan, of Austin, TX; daughter, Susan Douglas Henry, of Little Rock, AR; son, Stephen W. Douglas and wife, Linda, of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren Destin Douglas, Frances Douglas, Lauren Simmons, Rachel Henry, Carole Douglas, Scott Douglas, Angie House, and nine great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock 72211 from 5:00 7:00 PM, Wednesday, April 17th. Interment will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park at 7401 N AR-5, Alexander AR 72002 at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 18th. A memorial service will be held at Second Presbyterian Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Drive, Little Rock 72227 at 1:30 PM, Thursday, April 18th followed by a reception at the Church.

Pallbearers include David Douglas, Stephen Douglas, Scott Douglas, Destin Douglas, Doug Douglas, Nathan House, John Simmons, and Earl Franklin. Honorary Pallbearers are John T. Douglas, Glen Douglas, Michael Douglas, and Dale Douglas.

Memorials may be made to The Stewpot-Little Rock, c/o First Presbyterian Church, 800 Scott Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 (501)372-1804 or to a charity of your choice. If you would like to make a floral tribute, the family suggest Tipton & Hurst (501) 666-3333.


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Vibeke Kvist Pedersen
Nyborg,
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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Sincerely condolences to the family of Dr. Douglas, whom I've never met, but Kaja told us about Warren in the most kind and lovely way, that we knew he was the love of her life and the loveliest man to her and a good father to his children - and she send us beautiful photos of them out sailing etc.
(Last I met Kaja was in 1988 when she was in DK visiting my mom Carla for the last time. Kaja is my family and I found this in my research of ancestry)
So sorry for your loss, Vibeke

Clyde D. Paulk, MD
Sheridan, AR
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

My sympathy to the family.

Ken Stallings
Jonesboro, AR
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

David and family,
My prayers are with all of you as you celebrate the home-going of your dad. May God provide comfort and peace in this time of sorrow.

David C. Jacks, M.D.
Pine Bluff, AR
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Warren was a gentleman and a scholar. It was an honor to serve with him on the Arkansas State Medical Board.
He will be sorely missed!

Carolyn Burrall
Heber Springs, AR
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

My love and deep respect for this great man have never diminished. I will forever be grateful for the time I was a part of this beautiful family. My heartfelt sympathy surrounds you all and I pray your wonderful memories will bring you much comfort in the days ahead. With my love and prayers, Carolyn

Don Phillips
little rock, AR
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

My sincere condolences to John and the family of Dr. Douglas.
It was a pleasure to have know him.