Obituary for Clark Elijah "C.E." Dougan
C.E. Dougan
Clark Elijah (C.E.) Dougan, 73, of Van Buren left this earth for his heavenly home on June 30, 2020. He was born December 12, 1946, to W.C. and Jo Dougan.
He retired from a career in banking that spanned 40 years. He resided in Van Buren his entire life and loved his hometown. Over the years he actively served the community in various roles of leadership. He served as chairman of the VB Municipal Utilities Commission for 39 years.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Van Buren where he served as a deacon and chairman of the Finance Committee. He leaves behind a legacy of courage, strength, and hope supplied by his faith in Jesus Christ.
His greatest joy was being “Poppy” to his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, spending time at his cabin in Mountainburg, and learning to play his ukelele. He played a mean hand of Rummy 500, SkipBo, and Mexican Train.
He was preceded in death by his father, W.C. Dougan, and his brother, Harvey Paul Dougan.
He is survived by his mother, Jo Dougan; his wife of 51 years, Jean Ellyne; his daughters, Meredith Himaya and husband Alex and Stacy Seeger; six grandchildren, Katherine, Elijah, Benjamin, and Lemley Himaya and Samuel and Clark Seeger; a sister, Phyllis Long; and a brother, Roger Dougan.
A private family burial will be under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home. Due to love and concern for others, there will be no formal service. The family invites you to join them for an online video celebrating his life. The video will be available to watch anytime beginning on July 12th at cedougan.com.
Memorial gifts may be made to Open Hands Ministry, First Baptist Church, 1121 Main St., Van Buren, AR 72956.
Clark Elijah (C.E.) Dougan, 73, of Van Buren left this earth for his heavenly home on June 30, 2020. He was born December 12, 1946, to W.C. and Jo Dougan.
He retired from a career in banking that spanned 40 years. He resided in Van Buren his entire life and loved his hometown. Over the years he actively served the community in various roles of leadership. He served as chairman of the VB Municipal Utilities Commission for 39 years.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Van Buren where he served as a deacon and chairman of the Finance Committee. He leaves behind a legacy of courage, strength, and hope supplied by his faith in Jesus Christ.
His greatest joy was being “Poppy” to his grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, spending time at his cabin in Mountainburg, and learning to play his ukelele. He played a mean hand of Rummy 500, SkipBo, and Mexican Train.
He was preceded in death by his father, W.C. Dougan, and his brother, Harvey Paul Dougan.
He is survived by his mother, Jo Dougan; his wife of 51 years, Jean Ellyne; his daughters, Meredith Himaya and husband Alex and Stacy Seeger; six grandchildren, Katherine, Elijah, Benjamin, and Lemley Himaya and Samuel and Clark Seeger; a sister, Phyllis Long; and a brother, Roger Dougan.
A private family burial will be under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home. Due to love and concern for others, there will be no formal service. The family invites you to join them for an online video celebrating his life. The video will be available to watch anytime beginning on July 12th at cedougan.com.
Memorial gifts may be made to Open Hands Ministry, First Baptist Church, 1121 Main St., Van Buren, AR 72956.