Douglas Franklin "Doug" Dove, 74, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on October 12, 2015 at his residence. Born February 7, 1941 in Prince Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late Elmer Mertin Dove, Sr. and Genevieve (Elliott) Dove.

Doug graduated from Calvert High School in 1959. He served in the United States Air Force as an Airman Second Class. Doug was an administrative assistant for the Navy Purchasing Office in Washington, DC for fifteen years. He loved all dramatic arts and loved to sing at church, for funerals and for weddings. Douglas loved his family. He was always attentive to his nieces and nephews and always remembered the birthdays of his family and friends.

Doug is survived by his brothers, Norman Dove of Broome's Island, MD and Donald Dove (Patricia) of Huntingtown, MD; his devoted friend Mary; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother and father, and siblings, Daisy Dove (infant), Elmer (Bud) Dove, Jr., Marcellus Dove, Monroe Dove, Violet Pitcher and George "Jack" Dove.

Family will receive friends on Monday, October 19, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD 20657. A Funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Linwood Benton on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Broomes Island Wesleyan Church, 8520 Church Street, Broomes Island, MD. Interment will follow in Broomes Island Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Broomes Island Wesleyan Church, 8520 Church Street, Broomes Island, MD 20615. Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.