Douglas Anthony Hebert

Douglas Anthony Hebert, age 72, passed away, Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Doug was born in New Orleans, LA, on December 20, 1942, but was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, growing up on Point Cadet. Doug graduated from Biloxi High School. He served in the US Army and served a tour of duty in Vietnam. Doug had a long work history in the shipbuilding industry for several shipyards on the coast. He was recently a self-employed property investor. Doug loved fishing, being outdoors and in recent year walking the Ocean Springs bridge because he did not want to get old like his friends. Doug enjoyed spending time with family and especially his two grandsons, Chris and Brennan. Doug is preceded in death by his mother, Leona Derouen Richie; his father, Vallex J. Hebert Sr.; brother, Vallex J. Hebert, Jr.; and step-mother, Leila Hebert. Doug is survived by his wife, Mary Nathalon Hebert; son, Chris Hebert (Janna); daughter, Sheila Hebert; grandsons, Chris Kangas and Brennan Hebert; sisters, Mary Bailey (Robin) and Sandra Locke; brother, Carroll Hebert (Millie); sisters-in-law, Jeannie Doser (Gene), Cindy Saxton (Billy), Dorthy King (Terry) and Connie Marodis (Ted); and also many nieces, nephews and many friends. Doug never met a stranger and was always caring for others, and he will be greatly missed by family and friends. He was loved by all. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 417 Security Square, Gulfport, MS 39507 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 17, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m. A service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 18, 2014 all at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi.