Earl \Gene\ Douglas, 80, of Midland, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, May 13, 2013 at Resthaven Memorial Park with Spencer Blocker, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory in Midland. Gene was born August 19, 1932 in Stanton, TX to Mildred and Leonard Earl Douglas. He grew up in Stanton and graduated from Stanton High School in 1949. He attended Texas Tech University and then served in the United States Army. After the army, he graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in accounting. He had been a CPA for over 50 years and worked most of his career in the oil and gas industry. He was a member of Golf Course Road Church of Christ. He loved woodworking and remodeling his homes.Survivors include wife, Billie Douglas of Midland; sons, Alan Douglas and wife Jo of Midland, Gary Douglas and wife Tonya of Midland, and Greg Douglas and wife Cindy of San Angelo; daughter, Patty Thomas and husband Jason of San Angelo; grandchildren, Amber and Brett Douglas, Tamara Douglas, Max and Sam Thomas, Kelsye Jones and husband, Jacob, and Tyler Duncan; great granddaughter Bree Jones; brother, W.A. Douglas of Midland; and brother-in-law, Walt Schuyler of Midland.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Bobbie Schuyler. The family suggests memorials be made to the charity of ones choice.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,