In Memory

Douglas Burrous (Teacher)

Douglas Burrous (Teacher)

Douglas C. Burrous,

OHS Teacher: 1957-1959  

Crane, Tx.  Doug Burrous, 75, passed away Feb. 28, 2005, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital, after a sudden illness. He was a resident for 42 years of Crane, where he taught for the Crane Independent School District for 27 years. He was born in Seminole, Okla., but was raised in Crosbyton. He attended Baylor and Texas Tech for his undergraduate degree and achieved his graduate degree from West Texas State University in 1954. While in Crane, Doug taught history, drama and speech.His passion was his debate team. His secondary passions were woodworking, going to garage sales and antique collecting. He never met a stranger, and loved public speaking. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Crane for 42 years and taught Sunday School until his death. He married May Dell Davis Jan. 31, 1964, in Crane.



Doug C. Burrous
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Birth:  1930
Seminole
Seminole County
Oklahoma, USA
Death:  Feb. 28, 2005
Odessa
Ector County
Texas, USA

Doug Burrous, 75, passed away Feb. 28, 2005, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital, after a sudden illness. He was a resident for 42 years of Crane, where he taught for the Crane Independent School District for 27 years. He was born in Seminole, Okla., but was raised in Crosbyton. He attended Baylor and Texas Tech for his undergraduate degree and achieved his graduate degree from West Texas State University in 1954. While in Crane, Doug taught history, drama and speech. His passion was his debate team. His secondary passions were woodworking, going to garage sells and antique collecting. He never met a stranger, and loved public speaking. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Crane for 42 years and taught Sunday School until his death. He married May Dell Davis Jan. 31, 1964, in Crane.
He is survived by his wife, May Dell Burrous, of 41 years; a twin brother, Dal Burrous of Dallas; four children, Beki Morris of Austin, Dal Burrous of Lubbock, Emily Castleman of Houston, and Maurine Lee of Pflugerville; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by a step-son, Danny Davis of Lubbock, who has 5 children.
He was preceded in death by a step-son, Ricky Baker. He is survived by Ricky’s two 2 children, and 7 grandchildren.
Services are scheduled for Wednesday, March 2 at the First Baptist Church of Crane at 2 p.m. Immediately following the internment, there will be a memorial bonfire honoring a fine man for anyone with a passion for smoking to throw their last cigarette into the fire and prolong their life.
Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane.
 
 
Burial:
Crane Memorial Cemetery 
Crane
Crane County
Texas, USA
 
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Record added: Mar 01, 2005 
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Doug C. Burrous
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09/19/09 02:18 PM #1    

R. C. Posey, Web Site Admin

Mr. Burrous was an outstanding speech teacher at OHS in 1957-58. He enjoyed telling his stories about being the Neck Tie "Speed-Tying" champion at Texas Technological College (now Texas Tech University) during his under graduate years, despite having an "Artifical Arm" equipped with a "Hook".
He demonstrated his speed in class numerous times. I'm glad no one wore ties in our high school or he would have challenged them and would have won easily!
Mr. Douglas Burrous was a Unique and Outstanding Speech Teacher and Debate Coach. I personally owe him my gratitude for all he did for me.

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