Roderick Lantez Douglas

Roderick Lantez Douglas was born on July 17, 1977, to the late Linda Young Davis and the late Lawrence Douglas Sr. in Jacksonville, Florida.

From the time Roderick entered the world he was loved by many. Roderick was never afraid to take charge and helped many by doing so. In 2004, Roderick moved to Houston, Texas and accomplished many goals and met many more friends during the ten (10) years he was there. He had a heart of gold and would give his last to anyone. His laugh was contagious and infectious and just being around him made a huge difference. Roderick loved shopping, travelling, seafood, social gatherings and spending time with family and friends. If you wanted a good laugh and good food, he was the person to call, he just wanted everyone to enjoy themselves. Music moved Roderick and he never missed a chance to see his Bethune Cookman Wildcats band in action.

Once Roderick moved back to Jacksonville, Florida, he acquired his dog Miracle Emery from his niece. Although Roderick did not have any children, Miracle was his child. Many could not understand it, but Roderick would tell you in a heartbeat that Miracle changed his heart.

Roderick was a proud graduate of Mandarin High School class of 1996, where he ran track and played in the band. Although Roderick was a huge Bethune Cookman University Wildcats fan, he received his Associate of Science in Business from Columbia Southern University in 2020. He continued his studies at Columbia Southern University and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management and graduated in 2021. Roderick was an avid learner and continued his education at Columbia Southern University and was planning to receive his Master of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management in December 2024.

Roderick had an extensive career working in banking for over twenty-five (25) years. He began his banking career at Compass bank as a teller and worked his way up to Assistant Branch Manager. Many years later he fulfilled one of his goals by becoming a Branch Manager with Community First Credit Union. Roderick then went on to a different sector of banking at Deutsche Bank as a KYC/Financial Crime Risk Control Associate for Corporate Banks. He was also the Treasurer of his Homeowner Association.

Roderick was a member of Philip R. Cousin African Methodist Episcopal Church and fulfilled any role he was called upon to do.

Roderick gained his wings on Monday, April 15, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Leon Davis and Gladys Douglas Anderson, Horace and Mary T. Young and Marion Tyson Wanton; brother, Lawrence Douglas, Jr.; and his beloved dog, Miracle Emery.

He leaves to cherish his beautiful memories, sisters, Belinda Jackson, Janice Douglas, Coretta Payton, Shannon Stewart, and Nicole Young; brothers, Willie Douglas (Khaquita), Maurice Douglas (Japonica) and Terrence Young (Jeanne); aunts, Jacqueline Young, Nola Gamble, Mary Chickel, Karen Stafford, and Roberta Williams; uncles, Clarence Young, Lindsay Douglas, Eddie Chance (Rosalie), Lamar Tyson (Stacey) and Bruce Tyson; godson, Jahkiem Simmons; godsister, Nikita Burney; special cousin, Veronica Anderson; special friends, Karen Pingel, Phoebe Nguyen and Shanel Chalwell; and a host of caring and loving nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

Sarah L. Carter's Funeral Home Southside is serving the Family.

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