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Funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Evergreen AME Zion Church, Delco.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation is on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 5:30-8:00 P.M.at Shaw Funeral Home.

Douglas was born on February 23, 1953, to Herbert Rober and the late Peggy J. Wilson.  On Tuesday morning, October 14, 2025, God in His infinite wisdom, called him to his eternal home. Douglas' early childhood years were spent in Aynor and Bucksport, SC. It was there, he was raised by his grandmother, Eloise Brown. They later relocated to Wilmington, NC.  After his 1974 graduation from Hoggard High School, Wilmington, NC, Douglas joined and honorably served four years in the United States Air Force. After returning from his duty, he was employed with the City of Wilmington in the Sanitation Department, from which he retired.  Douglas was a member of Evergreen AME Zion Church and served faithfully on the Trustee and Usher Boards and the Male Chorus.  Among his fondest passions, family life was a dear love for him. He enjoyed dining at restaurants with family and friends. He also enjoyed watching western movies. Before his health began to decline, bowling and playing pool were two of his recreation enjoyments. It was a delight for him to be outside washing and "working on" his truck.  Memories of Douglas will forever be cherished by his devoted wife of 32 years, Essie Brown Nichols of the home; one son, Shawn Brown (Leilani) of Wilmington, NC; father Herbert Roper (Barbara) of Detroit Mi; siblings, Lynda Brown (Pastor John Brown) of Leland, NC, Patricia Munroe (Raymond) of Brooklyn, NY; Kevin Wilson (Shisma) of Crofton, Md; Michelle Hall (Christopher) of Parker Heights, Tx; Kenny Roper (Montina) Patrecia Roper-Jordan (William) and Anthony Roper (Dicker) all of Detroit, Mi; one granddaughter Tiana  Larkin; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Simpson (Greg) and Clarissa  Davis of Delco, NC; brothers-in-law, Roy Lee Brown of Delco,  NC and Waybon Brown of Wilmington, NC; two aunt and three uncles who were raised as siblings, Janie King of Wilmington, NC, Dr. Eleanor Nichols of Charlotte, NC, Overseer Donald Nichols of Fayetteville, NC, Deacon Joseph Nichols (Blondella) of Bucksport, SC and Pastor John Nichols (Linda) of Little River, SC; special aunt, Hattie Gore; special cousin, Cynthia McMichaeI; special friends: Anthony Brown, Gary Jones, Hampson McLeod, and Leroy Tindall and a host of other relatives and friends.