Douglas Lee Buzzard
October 25, 1953 ~ April 27, 2023
Douglas Lee Buzzard, 69, of Columbus, passed away at 10:09 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Columbus Regional Hospital. Doug was born on October 25, 1953 in Columbus, IN to Charles Hudson Buzzard Jr. and Sarah Ann Brady Buzzard. He married Sheila Welch on May 19, 2007.
Doug graduated from Columbus High School in 1973. He was a member of Alert United Methodist Church and was previously employed at Cummins Engine Company for 17 years, Central Trucking Inc. (CTI) for 19 years and Napa for 9 years. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and decorating his deer Christmas lights.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Rev. Connie Barr and Rev. Bob Lay officiating. Calling will be from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Burial will be held at Donaldson Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.
Survivors include his wife; Sheila Buzzard; sons, Matthew Ryan Buzzard and Christopher Knox Buzzard both of Columbus, IN; step-son, Christopher Harman of Columbus, IN; sister, Barbara (Michael) Joy of Columbus, IN; sister-in-law, Kay Buzzard of Westport, IN; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sarah Buzzard; brother, Donald Buzzard.
Pallbearers for the service will be Matt Buzzard, Chris Buzzard, Chris Harman, Darren Rutan, Mitch Barr, Mike Joy, Joe Cash and Carson Gilpin. Honorary Pallbearer, Doug Heck.
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I can remember when we were alot younger the 5 nephews yust to get him down and wrestle with him and try to pin him to the floor until the parents got involved
Uncle Doug was alway the first to start it. And didn’t stop until we all were in it. I still remember Grand-ma cooking in the kitchen and Grandpa getting a mean as he could to break up the wrestling. He’s gonna be missed.
Our Sincere Condolences to The Family of Doug. Sending Prayers to The Entire Family.
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Billy and Sondra Blackburn purchased the Arrive in Style for the family of Douglas Lee Buzzard.
Doug was our neighbor for many years while my sister and I were growing up. He would always help out and share a good story or laugh. We considered he and his family such good friends. Doug was a light of good spirit every time we would see each other.
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