He was born on May 2, 1952 to the late Thad and Hazel Elmore in Catawba County. Doug worked for 46 years at Hickory White of Sherrill Furniture. He was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. Doug never met a stranger and would always put a smile on everyone’s face. North Carolina Tarheels Basketball, High School Football, and Old Ford Trucks were just a few of his favorite things he enjoyed in life.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Ann Roseman; brother Jerry Elmore and wife Suzanne Elmore; nephew, Brian Roseman; great nephew, Matthew Roseman and sister-in-law, Kathy Elmore.
Survivors include his wife, Kelley Elmore of the home; son, Ryan Elmore of Hickory; daughter, Kara Penley and husband Dustin of Conover, Laura Williams and husband Steven of Maiden; grandchildren, Kiley Penley, Easton Penley, Joshua Williams; brother, Thad Elmore Jr. and wife Susan of Brevard, NC, Billy Elmore of Granite Falls, Terry Elmore and wife Liz of Connelly Springs; sister, Gloria Hamrick Arrowood and husband Brian of Bessemer City; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 11: 00 a.m. in the Chapel of Hickory Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Ronnie Smith will be officiating the service. Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
Pallbearers for the service will include, Bradley Elmore, Barry Elmore, Mark Elmore, Tyler Isenhour, Kyle Travers, and Eric Travers.
Memorials may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th St, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036.
