Earl Sylvester Douglas (Bobby) 59, of Lexington Park, Maryland, departed this life to glory early Sunday morning, April 13, 2014, after a brief illness.

Bobby was born March 31, 1955, in Washington, D.C., to Mary T. and the late Earl Douglas. He was the second of five children.

Bobby attended school in St. Mary's County, graduating in 1973 from Chopticon High School. After graduation, he joined the U. S. Federal Energy Regulation Commission, where he retired in 2010 after 37 years.

Bobby was known for his various hobbies, especially taking pictures, watching old movies, shopping and traveling. He had a great passion for computers, bowling and horseracing. He also loved someone driving him around (Driving Mr. Bobby). Bobby was a big fan of the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Wizards.

Bobby leaves behind to cherish his memory his mother, Mary T. Douglas; one sister, Cynthia Douglas of Temple Hills, MD; three brothers, Minister Mark S. Douglas (Mildred) of Waldorf, MD; Deacon Kenneth Douglas (Marjorie) of Temple, TX and Ricardo Douglas (Brenda) of Mechanicsville, MD, eleven nieces and nephews, eight great nieces and nephews, his aunt, Frances Dent; a special cousin and friend, Elder Jeff and Missionary Lucinda Johnson and a host of cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and his nephew, Climie Douglas.

Family will unite with friends on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 for visitation at 10:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 28297 Old Village Rd., Mechanicsville, MD. Interment to follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.

Arrangements by Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, MD.