Douglas Belford Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Douglas Belford (Lakeland, Florida) is shared. Douglas, born on August 13, 1964, passed away on October 1, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Douglas Belford to pay them a last tribute.
Douglas will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Douglas by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Douglas is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Douglas’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Debra Belford Dozier and Percel Watts; partner: Ms. Tara Allen; children: Antonio Davis Sr. and Monique Belford; sisters: Sherry Taylor (Henderson) and Laura Williams; brothers: Greg Watts, Timmy Dozier, and Larry Hill; aunt: Loretta Dozier (Auntie Swannie); grandparents: Henry Dozier, Ida Dozier, Lemmie Dozier, Helen Dozier, and Anninyla Davis; grandchildren: Quannecia Jackson, Shamaria Davis, Zion Davis, Azyah Davis, Antonio Davis Jr., and Taran Hogan; nieces and nephews: Henderson Taylor, LaTevia Taylor, De'Andre Dozier, Shareida Williams, and Lare Corey Williams; other: Andrea Dozier Rhymes; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church (1240 N Ohio Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805).
