NEWPORT NEWS — Douglas Aird “Doug” Read Jr., 72, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021.
Doug was born in Newport News and was a lifelong Peninsula resident. He graduated from Hampton High School and Thomas Nelson Community College.
He was a member of Monitor Masonic Lodge and retired as a guard for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas and Dorothy Read; and sister, Barbara Riddle.
Doug is survived by his sister, Sheri Newcomb (Jerry); nephew, Matthew Newcomb (Sarah); nieces, Michelle Rumschlag (Karl), Deborah Maddow (Shannon) and Sheila Fisher (Tom); and a host of great nieces and nephews.
According to Doug wishes, the memorial service will be private.
