Douglas "Doug" J. Valentine

Douglas "Doug" J. Valentine, 77, of Lapel, IN, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2026. Born on September 8, 1949, in Anderson, he was the son of Carroll and Freda (Swift) Valentine. Doug was a dedicated husband to his beloved wife of 55 years, Barbara "Bobbie," who predeceased him in 2024.

He graduated from Pendleton High School and went on to have a varied career, working at General Motors as a Sheet Metal journeyman before transitioning to a bus driver for South Madison School Corporation after retiring. Doug proudly served his country in the United States Air Force with Active Duty in Vietnam. He was also a lifetime farmer for Valentine Farms and shared a passion in the antique business with Bobbie.

Doug had a love for customizing trucks and enjoyed participating in car shows. He was a devoted father and grandfather, never missing a game for any of his grandkids or great-grandkids.

He is survived by his three daughters, Stevie Aley, Stacey Valentine, and Shannon Valentine; siblings, Greg (Patty) Valentine and Susan (Paul) Madara; grandchildren, Chantel Aley, Trey Howard, Conner Marcum, Jaythan Howard, Mikaela (Lawrence Bell) Howard, and Hannah (Collin) Miller; great-grandchildren Xander Howard, Jannuarie Orbick, and L.J. Bell, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife and parents.

A funeral service will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, November 16, 2026, at Bozell Funeral Homes and Crematory, Lahm Chapel, 211 East State Street, Pendleton, Indiana 46064, with Pastor Larry Renihan officiating. Military Honors and a Masonic Service will take place prior to the service at the funeral home.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the funeral home. 

He will be missed dearly, but his spirit and legacy will live on through all who loved him.

A special thank you to the staff at Charter Senior Living Memory Care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association .

Online condolences may be shared at www.bozellfuneralhomes.com