Theodore Douglas Wissing, 79, of Orange, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2019, in Houston, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Scott Story and Reverend Louis Johnson. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 4:00 p.m. and will continue after the service.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at Sims Rocky Hill Cemetery in Angelina County with Reverend Darrell McCoy and Reverend Louis Johnson officiating.
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on April 22, 1940, he was the son of Oscar Wissing and Violet (Albro) Wissing Ferguson. He was a graduate of Little Cypress- Mauriceville High School. Doug proudly served his country in the United States Army and went on to retire as a Supervisor from Bayer after 35 years of loyal service. He was a member of the Orange Noon Optimist Club and served on the Board of Directors for Optimist Village. He also served as president of the Board of Directors for OCAA (Meals on Wheels). Doug loved to keep things tidy and was known to have the cleanest garage in Orange. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and most of all, making Darlene happy. He loved his family dearly and will be missed by all who knew him. He was especially known for his kindness and love for others.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Wissing and Violet Wissing Ferguson; brother, Buckshot Ferguson; and his step-father, Sammy Ferguson.
He is survived by the love of his life, Darlene Wissing; children, Terri Morgan and Forrest Erb, of Little Cypress and Teddy Wissing and wife Dawn, of Little Cypress; step-son, Jimmy Tyler, Jr. and wife Christie; grandchildren, Lacie Morgan, Britt Wissing, Brenden Wissing, and Brock Wissing; and his sisters, Barbara Authement and husband Jackie and Julia Williams and husband Larry.
Serving as pallbearers will be Forrest Erb, Teddy Wissing, Brendon Wissing, Nathan Applebach, Matt Morgan, and Ronnie Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers are Jimmy Tyler, Jr., Britt Wissing, and Brock Wissing.
Condolences
Ann Thompson
June 7, 2019
Darlene. So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. I know only too well what you are going through.Prayers for you and the rest of the family. Ann Byerly Thompson
Maureen And Mike Shupp
June 7, 2019
Maureen and Mike Shupp purchased the Care and Compassion Spray for the family of Doug Wissing.
Alma Sterling
June 6, 2019
My Doug, Our Jesus has taken your pain away. I’ll forever hear your sweet soft chuckle in my mind. I loved every minute we watched sports together, visited without a stopping place. God will help your precious Darlene make it without your forever love, you’ll be together again. She was everything you lived for, I know that. Now I pray for her strength. You will be forever missed.
Robert And Cheyenne, Shiloh, Huck And Weslee
June 6, 2019
Robert and Cheyenne, Shiloh, Huck and Weslee purchased the Days of Sunshine Bouquet for the family of Doug Wissing.
Lacie
June 6, 2019
My Grandpaw, Theodore Douglas Wissing was a man of impeccable character who displayed a proud and patriotic spirit. He is forever remembered for his upbeat personality and cheerful smile. When he walked into any room you knew you were in good company. His presence alone was priceless. He enjoyed nature and the finer things in life: Fishing, Woodwork, Gardening, Swimming & watching sports on TV. I will miss our family vacations, playing cards, and most of all his warm hugs & words of affirmation. I am truly privileged to be his Granddaughter and to have shared so many incredible memories shared Rest Easy Paw Paw Doug, I know you're soaring with the Angels above. I Love You Love, Lacie Morgan
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June 5, 2019
Doug Wissing was a board member for Orange Community Action Association (Meals on Wheels) for many years and the President of the Board of Directors for 10 years. Douglas was faithful and willing to do whatever he could to help the program. He will be missed more than words can express. As the director, Douglas has been a great help to me and one of the best friends any person could ever have. Thanks to his family and friends for sharing him with us.
From The Hodges Families: Inscores And Serres
June 5, 2019
From the Hodges families: Inscores and Serres purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Doug Wissing.
Anonymous
June 4, 2019
Lily and Rose Tribute Spray was purchased for the family of Doug Wissing.
Cynthia Nagle
June 4, 2019
The world is a little less bright now that Doug has gone to heaven. I love him for the kindness he shared with my grandmother and mother. And, I love him for the kindness he shared with me. He will be missed and he will be remembered....always.