Douglas Claud Obituary Douglas Scott Claud July 8, 1966 － November 4, 2023 Drewryville － Douglas Scott Claud, 57, passed away on November 4, 2023 after a long and courageous bettle with cancer. He was the son of John Meredith Claud and Olivia Claud and Joan Vincent and Jack David Herring. Scott was predeceased by his partner, Ronald L. Welcher, his grandparents, Bob and Nard Claud and Billy and Francis Vincent. Survivors include his uncles, Dan Claud (Sharon), Lindsey Vincent (Scott), Billy Vincent (Helen), one very special aunt, Linda Taylor (John), and a special cousin, Diane Garrett. Scott was a 1984 graduate of Southampton Academy and received a Bachelor‚Äôs Degree from Chowan University in 1995. Although forced to retire due to a disability, he had enjoyed the time he spent teaching Adult Basic Education at the Southampton Correctional Center. Scott loved his church, Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, where over the years he held the positions of pianist, choir director, Sunday school teacher, deacon, and superintendent. He was also a member of Drewryville Ruritan Club where he served as secretary for two years, and also served on the Drewryville Cemetery Committee. Scott refinished furniture for many in the So Co community and restored the homes at Three Creeks and Serendipity in Drewryville. A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM Wednesday, November 8, 2023 in Thomas Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Mari Wiles officiating. Burial will be private. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Drewryville Cemetery Fund and Thomas Memorial Baptist Church. Flowers are also welcomed. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Nov. 6, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Douglas-Claud 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/douglas-claud-obituary?id=53522442 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: Douglas Scott Claud, 57, passed away 4 November 2023 after battling cancer. He taught at Southampton Correctional Center and was active in Thomas Memorial Baptist Church and Drewryville Ruritan Club. Survived by family. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: Memorial Service held 8 November 2023 at Thomas Memorial Baptist Church. Burial was private. Family suggested memorial donations to Drewryville Cemetery Fund and Thomas Memorial Baptist Church. ## The Edited Obituary Douglas Scott Claud 8 July 1966 - 4 November 2023 Drewryville - Douglas Scott Claud, 57, passed away on 4 November 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of John Meredith Claud and Olivia Claud and Joan Vincent and Jack David Herring. Scott was predeceased by his partner, Ronald L. Welcher, his grandparents, Bob and Nard Claud and Billy and Francis Vincent. Survivors include his uncles, Dan Claud (Sharon), Lindsey Vincent (Scott), Billy Vincent (Helen), one very special aunt, Linda Taylor (John), and a special cousin, Diane Garrett. Scott was a 1984 graduate of Southampton Academy and received a Bachelor's Degree from Chowan University in 1995. Although forced to retire due to a disability, he had enjoyed the time he spent teaching Adult Basic Education at the Southampton Correctional Center. Scott loved his church, Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, where over the years he held the positions of pianist, choir director, Sunday school teacher, deacon, and superintendent. He was also a member of Drewryville Ruritan Club where he served as secretary for two years, and also served on the Drewryville Cemetery Committee. Scott refinished furniture for many in the Southampton County community and restored the homes at Three Creeks and Serendipity in Drewryville. A Memorial Service was held at 2 PM Wednesday, 8 November 2023 in Thomas Memorial Baptist Church with Pastor Mari Wiles officiating. Burial was private. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Drewryville Cemetery Fund and Thomas Memorial Baptist Church. Flowers are also welcomed. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Douglas Scott Claud | |---------|------------------------------| | Age | 57 years | | Birth | 8 July 1966; Drewryville | | Death | 4 November 2023; Drewryville | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------| | Douglas Scott Claud | Decedent | Drewryville | | Ronald L. Welcher | Predeceased Partner | --- | | John Meredith Claud | Parent | --- | | Olivia Claud | Parent | --- | | Joan Vincent | Parent | --- | | Jack David Herring | Parent | --- | | Dan Claud | Uncle | --- | | Lindsey Vincent | Uncle | --- | | Billy Vincent | Uncle | --- | | Linda Taylor | Aunt | --- | | Diane Garrett | Cousin | --- | | Bob Claud | Predeceased Grandparent | --- | | Nard Claud | Predeceased Grandparent | --- | | Billy Vincent | Predeceased Grandparent | --- | | Francis Vincent | Predeceased Grandparent | --- | ## Other Relevant Information 1. Graduated from Southampton Academy in 1984 2. Received Bachelor's Degree from Chowan University in 1995 3. Taught Adult Basic Education at Southampton Correctional Center 4. Member of Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, serving as pianist, choir director, Sunday school teacher, deacon, and superintendent 5. Member of Drewryville Ruritan Club, serving as secretary for two years 6. Member of Drewryville Cemetery Committee 7. Refinished furniture for many in the Southampton County community 8. Restored homes at Three Creeks and Serendipity in Drewryville