R. Neil Dougan

Robert "Neil" Dougan, 75, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

The youngest of six children, Neil was born April 30, 1945, in St. Louis to Forrest and Lorraine Willis Dougan.

Neil was a 1963 graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School. He was a Vietnam veteran, serving honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps from Aug. 12, 1966, to Aug. 9, 1968.

He and Alberta Macke were married July 17, 1971. Neil was a journeyman for UA Local 562 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union.

After retirement, he enjoyed volunteering at Cape County History Center, Humane Society of Southeast Missouri and Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary. He was active in the Alzheimer's Association, the Marine Corps League and the Vietnam Veterans Association.

Loving survivors include his wife of nearly 50 years, Alberta Dougan of Jackson; siblings, David (Vennie) Dougan of Florida, Sallie (the late Charles) Rendleman of Advance, Missouri, Mona (the late Robert) Smith of Scott City and Beverly (Dennis) Clark of Cape Girardeau; sisters-in-law, Dorothy (the late Charles) Ramsey of Jackson and Bonnie (the late Weldon) Macke of Gordonville; several nieces, nephews and many good friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Sidney (Rosemary) Dougan.

A memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time May 1 at Zion United Methodist Church, west of Gordonville.

The Rev. Scott Griffin will officiate a memorial service at 11 a.m. May 1, followed by military rites and interment in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family appreciates contributions to the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

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