Douglas Gidney Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Douglas Gidney

Mr. Douglas Wilson Gidney was born on December 23, 1945 in Cleveland County, NC and departed this earth peacefully on March 7, 2023 at Accordius Heath-Rutherford in Forest City, NC. He was the son of the late Lee Gidny and and late Flora Rubin Gidney.

After graduating from high school, Doug enlisted into the service. He was a Navy Seal veteran serving in the Vietnam War before being honorably discharged. After his stint in the service, he came home and was employed with PPG for seven years before changing his career. He became a professional truck diriver for over 35 years before retiring in 2009. Doug loved sports, car racing, basketball, football especially watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, his favorite team.

Doug married the love of his life and his high school sweetheart, Lizzie Mintz Gidney on June 21, 1967 and from this union two daughters were born. Doug loved the Lord and loved discussing the bible and what God would do. He had a very comical side with a great sense of humor. He loved telling jokes which brought laughter to people and was the life of any party.

In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Tara D. Gidney; brother, James Gidney (Cynthia); sisters, Geraldine Gidney, Mary Finney, Louise Gains (Dick), Ruth Shade (Otis) and Mary Johnson (Johnny).

Left to cherish fond memories are his wife, Lizzie M. Gidney; daughter, Sondra Michelle Gidney; son, Timothy Davenport; beloved sister, Harriett Gidney; nephew raised as a brother, Gregory Gidney (Maureen); Goddaughter, Alexis Briscoe; grandson raised in the home, Anthony Gidney; 6 additional grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Raymond Mintz (Dot) and Johnny Adams (Carol); sisters-in-law, Frances Strong (Rodney), Caroline McCluney (Larry), Magra Lee (James), Claressia Wray, Gunita Parker and Brenda Degree. He was a favorite uncle to many nieces and favorites and other family and friends will truly miss him.

Doug’s quote to “Lizzie we started all this: 1 son; 2 daughters; 7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.

Lizzie’s quote “Doug your good memories will always live on in our hearts”.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Palmer Grove Baptist Church. The service will be livestreamed starting at 10:45 on Enloe Mortuary’s Facebook Page. Burial will take place at church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM until 11:00 AM and at other times at the home.

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Paw I will always love you yo smile is what i'm miss the most and that hot dog party we was supposed to have i'm make sure it happens one day.

Condolences to my immediate and extended family. Douglas Wilson Gidney. . . The best man Ive ever known. Your nephew and Brother in Christ, Bruce Gidney.

May the Lord bless you and your family Thomas and Henrietta Boyce

My Uncle Doug the one man that I knew that Always said what was on his mind but meant well @ the same time. You definately lived your life to the fullest & I'm going to miss your stories of you, Grandma & Uncle Jail growing up. Your smile & laughter would be so Genuine. You loved your family & We loved you dearly. Prayers for our entire family, especially Grandma( your twin,) Aunt Lizzie & Michelle & Timothy Davenport. GOD IS A HEALER & HE WILL GIVE US ALL COMFORT & STRENGTH!🙏🙏❤❤

My Sincere Condolences To The Family. Doris McKissick

We send our deepest condolences. May the love of Jesus comfort you all. The Laborn Family

Uncle Doug we love you and will miss you always I remember the times you and daddy would be sitting on the porch talking and laughing I missed that, may you rest now and I'll see you again. Trasonia Gidney Burries.

You will be missed my favorite uncle and I'm very blessed to have been able to see one last time for now, I know you rest in the Lord and I'll be able to see you again one day, your loving niece (Tex)😘

A Great Man a legend and Great friend. RIP my friend you will truly be missed

I'm going to miss my Uncle Doug, he was a good Uncle to me. He was funny made you laugh all the time. He was my Super Hero. Take your rest Uncle Doug, memories of you will forever live in my heart. 💜. I Love You, your niece Tammy Gidney Littlejohn

Words offer little comfort at this time in life. Just know that Doug is at home and without pain. Remember him with a whimsical smile on his face and joke in his mouth. I've known Doug forever having lived in Lattimore just a good five-minute walk from us. He was very funny. We always joked when we saw each other with him always wanting a cake, may it be Pineapple Upside Down Cake or a Pound Cake. I'll always remember his laugh and smile. May the heavens bless the Gidney Family with love and sympathy. Nan Glover Johnson and Family--Lattimore/Kingstown