Douglas A. "Doug" Johnson
February 16, 1983 ~ December 8, 2021
Douglas A. “Doug” Johnson, 38, passed away at Franciscan Hospital in Indianapolis on December 8, 2021. He was born on February 16, 1983 at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, Indiana to David A. “Dave” and Mary E. “Mame” (Hurrle) Johnson; Dave and Mame survive.
Doug graduated from Southport High School in the class of 2001 and attended elementary school at St. Mark. He established himself in the field of trucking logistics beginning with many years at UPS and other local logistics firms. Doug’s last position was with Backhaul Direct, LLC. as a shipping broker in Indianapolis. He was currently pursuing an Associate’s degree at Ivy Tech Community College.
An avid fisherman and outdoorsman, Doug loved to go fishing or camping at Lake Monroe or Patoka Lake in his spare time. He was passionate about vintage cars and loved to work on them with his dad. Notable cars they owned and worked on together were the Camaro and the Z06 Corvette. Doug delighted in going to car shows on Saturday night summers with his dad at The Suds in Greenwood, marveling at the various vintage cars. Doug absolutely adored animals, especially his two beloved cats and was a dirt bike enthusiast.
Above all, Doug was a loving son, brother, and uncle. Generous to a fault, Doug was able to extend his generosity through the selfless act of organ donation. Doug’s kidneys, corneas, and various other organs will go on to provide the gift of life. He cared for others in a genuine way that won’t soon be forgotten by those he leaves behind.
Survivors include his parents, Dave and Mame Johnson; his sister, Tricia (Adam) Hist; his niece and nephew, Mason and Cora Hist; his aunts and uncles, Bob (Carolyn) Johnson, Jim (Nancy) Johnson, Mick (Vicki) Johnson, Rusty (Karen) Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Denny (Rita) Hurrle, Helene Hurrle, Jeanne Davis, Tom Hurrle, Christine (Jim) Kopasz, Joe (Kathy) Hurrle, Bonnie Hurrle (Bob Shaw), and Jim (Margie) Hurrle; significant other, Kristina; a host of cousins and extended family members.
Preceding Doug in death were his paternal grandparents, Robert and Hazel (Hall) Johnson; maternal grandparents, William and Patricia (Meyer) Hurrle; his aunt, Patricia Armes; and his uncle, Ron Davis.
Doug’s Life Celebration® visitation will be held at O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 South East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. The funeral service will begin in the funeral home on Thursday at 7:00 PM with prayers being led by Father Tim Wyciskalla.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark Catholic School, 525 East Edgewood Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227; envelopes will be provided at the funeral home Thursday evening. Final care and cremation arrangements are entrusted to O’Riley Funeral Home. Please visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to sign the online guest registry or share a favorite memory of Doug with the Johnson family.
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So many great memories with Doug, I don’t know where to begin and where to end. Doug and I were like brothers growing up, from the moment Doug was born. He was the brother from another mother (luckily my God mother) that I shared many many childhood adventures with. Learning how to swim in the pool at Mame and Dave’s, endless fishing adventures down the cabin/Lake Patoka/Boca Ciega Bay, Doug introducing me to skateboarding, picking apples in the backyard, having tomato fights in the home garden, catching crawdads & other various critters & fish behind grandma & grandpa’s, tubing behind Uncle Joe’s boat on lake lemon, jet skiing on Indiana Lake, nearly getting kidnapped due to throwing snowballs at cars from the ditch at St. Marks, playing with the Nalley’s, endless late night basketball games at his house in the dark, staying up past midnight cat fishing with Uncle Tom and Grandpa on the dock, waking up early to go largemouth bass fishing, swimming behind the cabin, most recently taking the Camaro for a joy ride down US31 getting sideways, engine screaming. My vivid memories of you and your heart of gold will never fade, I love you. David
Mason always looked up to uncle Doug.
Had to share this after your sweet note David. Doug on the left, Tricia and David Hurrle
I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Mame. May God give you comfort during this time. Betty (McMullen) Brinker
Doug Loved his niece and nephew
On behalf myself and the entire HomeCroft PD. You have our deepest condolences and we are so very sorry for your loss. Brian Peavler. HomeCroft police department Chaplain
We ask the lords blessing upon all who knew him and we Intrust his soul to the lord and be with this who have received the most precious gifts of life within this tragic time. God bless you all for that decision and I pray you know that this will bring full life and joy to those in need of a transplant. God bless everyone reading these words. In Jesus’ name. Amen
I have so many fond memories of all my cousins Doug included. Some of my favorites are definitely time spent at Grandma and Grandpas playing in the basement. Playing with the train track, ping pong, hide n seek, playing pool, etc. especially at Christmas time. Absolutely loved the Christmas cousin gift exchanges! And of course playing at the cabin in the summers. Doug was always kind of quiet being I was older than him, unless he was busy being a mischievous rascal with his cousin David.ߘ‚ I can still picture those two hiding from us and hear those two laughing trying to spy on the “older” cousins. So many cherished memories for sure☺️ I will always remember Doug’s soft sweet, little bit shy smile.
Dear Family: We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences on Douglas’ passing. The Compassionate Friends is an international, non-denominational, grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly on the first Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 99 W. Main St, Greenwood, IN 46142 and on the third Tuesday at the Epworth United Methodist, 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Both meetings begin at 6:30pm. If, and when, you are ready to do so, please join us for either, or both, meetings. We Need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends. The Compassionate Friends Central Indiana Chapter (317) 681-4292 (April) http://www.tcfcentralindiana.org http://www.compassionatefriends.org
My handsome nephew with a smile that could light up any room. Listening to the laughter coming from Doug and David was infectious. They were the best of buddies! I will never forget his beautiful blue eyes and loving heart. I can picture him snuggling with TC (his cat) as a boy and hugging his mom as an adult. We love you Doug. Bonnie and Bob
So many great memories at St Mark with Doug. One of the funniest was the first time he spent the night at my house (2nd or 3rd grade maybe). We all knew he LOVED sleeping at his house, loved his family/cats, and had problems sleeping at other kids’ houses. The evening progressed, we had a GREAT time playing sports, eating pizza, etc. I thought for sure we were good. Gets time to turn-in and he lets me know he’d like to go home! I had such a sense of failure. I thought for sure we were having so much fun that he’d be comfortable staying the night.. haha. Thankfully, he grew out of it a year or two later 🙂 Anyway, plenty of great moments on Orinoco w/ the Johnson’s, playing sports together at St Mark’s, and having fun in the classroom (too much fun for the teachers’ liking, I’m sure). Great guy, great heart!
Thanks for the things we did together. All the time we spans together. We share a year of the great memory of seventh grade in St mark. It’s been a long time and so long my friend. May God’s pease be with you and your family for ever and ever. Ernie Chang
Remembering a trip to Cedar Point with our kids and Marissa Wagner and Doug. He was such a sweet, quiet, well behaved boy with rosy red cheeks. We were blessed to have known him. Peace to Doug. Prayers to his family. Linda & Jeff Davis
How sweet. Thanks Linda and Jeff. Good memories
I remember watching Doug and his sister Tricia when they were very young for a couple of days while Dave and Mame were out of town. I’ll never forget seeing those two sets of big blue eyes starring at me first thing in the morning. They were such beautiful kids. I also remember Doug and Tricia coming over to our campsite at Patoka Lake and knocking on our tent. They were early risers and our family not so much. But Doug and Tricia were ready to get out and fish, go for a boat ride and play on the beach with their uncle Joe. RIP sweet Doug.
I remember feeling Mame’s tummy when she was pregnant with Doug and feeling so happy for her. We anxiously waited for this beautiful child of God to come join us. I looked up at the sky the other night and the moon and three of the planets surrounding it. I’m sure Doug has a birdeye view of it. I just feel grateful that my children and I have been a small part of this child’s life.May he be enveloped in the beauty and that surrounds him. Rita
I remember Doug from elementary at St. Mark and am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and are with the family during this time. May God’s love and peace be with you all.
Our deepest condolences. Mike and Kim Curran
Ernie, I was going through Doug’s photos and found the card you gave him, so he obviously didn’t forget you! I will post it. Thanks for your post…..
Had a little trouble posting this Ernie
thanks Rita
Love it
Thank you
Name, so sorry to learn of your sons passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Robert & Christine Hurley St. Mark
Most of my memories of Doug are when he was an adult. I remember how much fun Mame and I had making curtains for his new home. He was so excited and appreciative. He spent many hours and days working with his mom and dad remodeling the house and planting the garden. When I visited Indy I would see him briefly as he was meeting Dave to go for a run/walk or ride in their Corvette. I also was with Mame when we would drop by his home for a quick visit I especially remember his great hugs that he was willing to give unless he was dripping wet. The last time I saw him was when he and Christina joined the family Christmas celebration in 2019. You could see how special he was to Mason and Cora. The mutual love and respect that he had for his parents was obvious. We will all miss you Doug. Aunt Jeanne
When we were kids, I remember running around with Doug in Grandma and Grandpa’s backyard with other cousins during our family summer visits. We’d all play tag, chase and hide & go seek or just run around catching fire flies. Doug was so much fun to pal around with.
As David, Helene, and Brian mentioned, I have such great memories of Doug, Trish, and all of us cousins playing at Grandma and Grandpa’s house and at the cabin! And at Mame and Dave’s pool when we were all so little! My most recent memory of Doug is from a family gathering. I hadn’t seen him in a while and not a ton in our adulthood. I just remember talking with him and thinking what a beautiful person he’d become. He was so kind, genuine, and present. David mentioned his “heart of gold”, and that genuine love and kindness radiated from him. Aside from fun childhood memories, that authentic glowing smile and loving presence is what resonates from him in my memory. All my love to you, Doug, Mame, Dave, and Trish. Niki
Doug had a beautiful kind soul and was the absolute cutest kid ever. His big blue eyes and warm smile were unforgettable. It would brighten my day seeing him as I know it did for everyone else that was fortunate enough to be around him. I wish I would have gotten to spend time with him in these recent years but I know that God is taking good care of him now.
Doug will remain in our hearts forever. We love you all and our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Awwww, thanks michelle. H will be missed.
We had fun times growing up. What a blessed life.
Thanks Chris
Great memories Jeanne!
thanks for the memory Brian. I think Trish may have made it difficult for you to run around pulling on your arm….