H. Douglas "Doug" Garner
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H. Douglas "Doug" Garner, 91, previously of Newport News, Va., passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the home of his niece in Gap, Pa.
He was the beloved husband of Harlene (Proffit) Garner, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
Born in Sanford, Fl., Seminole County, he was the son of the late Nathan and Elvira Garner. His mother was the author of the best-selling book named "Ezekiel."
He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. He spent over fifty years on the research staff of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics before retiring as a Senior Scientist in 1995.
During this time he earned a number of prestigious awards, including the NASA Medal for Outstanding Accomplishment in the field of aerospace guidance and control, the Experimental Aircraft Association's Stan Ditzik Memorial Award for Outstanding Design Contribution for the development of the Electro-Fluidic Autopilot, and two R&D 100 awards for development of the Smart Compass and the Braille Mouse. He retains the honorary NASA title of Distinguished Research Associate.
He has presented numerous forums at Experimental Aircraft Association fly-ins at Oshkosh and at Sun'n Fun at Lakeland Florida on the subject of home-built aircraft instrumentation, and has published a number of technical papers on various aspects of aerospace guidance and control. He has been awarded nine US patents.
The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 28th at 11 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg with Pastor Merrill Smucker officiating. Viewing will be held from 10 until 11AM.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 1 at the Magnolia Cemetery of Elon, North Carolina.
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A Fine Man
Dear Harlene,
I am so sorry to hear of Doug's passing but so grateful for the opportunity to have known him. What a blessing to know you will see him again someday in Heaven. He said his friend was coming back for him to begin their journey and that he did! "Heep" got there a week or so ahead of time to get things in order! I am sure they have much to talk about these days!
Blessings,
Sandi
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