Benny Douglas Obituary
We announce the death of Benny Douglas (Thibodaux, Louisiana), who passed away on September 24, 2026. Benny will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Benny Douglas to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Freddie Douglas, Sr. and Helen Willis Douglas; his siblings, George Douglas, Freddie Douglas, Jr., Nolan Douglas, Sr., Donald Douglas, Bobby Douglas, Annie D. Doss, Marguerite D. Pitts and Helen Marie Douglas; his grandparents, Eloi, Amelia Douglas, Harry and Elizabeth Willis; and his siblings-in-law, Veranese Evans-Douglas, Helouise Hanzy, Rosemary Gray-Douglas, Elmer Doss, Fredrick D. Washington and Abram J. Pitts.
He is survived by: his daughters, Tessie Douglas-Johnson (Corey) and Taira Douglas-Every (Toranza); his siblings, Gerald Douglas, Sr. (Delores) and Carolyn Douglas-Washington; his grandchildren, Dylan Douglas (Shae), Tayla Every and Toranza Every, Jr.; his great grandchildren, Mia and Dylan Douglas, Jr.; and his goddaughters, Darlene Douglas and Carla Owens. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 27th 2026 at 9:00 AM and on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 10:00 AM at the New Rising Sun Baptist Church (230 St Charles St, Houma, LA 70360).
