Obituary for Douglas "Doug" Wayne Londo
Douglas “Doug” Wayne Londo, 74, of the Savannah Lakes Community, McCormick, SC, husband of Karen Ely Londo, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Self Regional Healthcare. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Robert “Bob” and Carrie Bieschke Londo.
Doug proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his service in the Army, Doug and his family moved to their beloved Mayfair Community in Canton, MI where he was employed with NY Life for many years as a health insurance agent, later founding Alliance Benefits, LLC and serving as president and CEO. Doug’s hobbies included sailing, listening to music, including Jimmy Buffett, and reading historical non-fiction works. He was a passionate Michigan State fan, loving all things MSU and where he met his wife to be, Karen. Doug had a fond affection for dogs; throughout the years rescuing many golden retrievers.
Doug is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen; two daughters, Marcel Martin (Brad) of Black Hawk, CO and Amanda Stroud (Justin) of West Columbia, SC; a son, Jeffrey Londo (Julie) of Aiken, SC; a sister, Pat Londo (Shirley) of Grand Rapids, MI; and three grandchildren, Judah Londo (Brooklin), Lucas Stroud, and Adelaide Stroud.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions, in memory of Doug, may be sent to the Humane Society of McCormick County, Inc., PO Box 900, McCormick, SC 29835.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.
Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Abbeville, SC is assisting the Londo family.
Doug proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his service in the Army, Doug and his family moved to their beloved Mayfair Community in Canton, MI where he was employed with NY Life for many years as a health insurance agent, later founding Alliance Benefits, LLC and serving as president and CEO. Doug’s hobbies included sailing, listening to music, including Jimmy Buffett, and reading historical non-fiction works. He was a passionate Michigan State fan, loving all things MSU and where he met his wife to be, Karen. Doug had a fond affection for dogs; throughout the years rescuing many golden retrievers.
Doug is survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen; two daughters, Marcel Martin (Brad) of Black Hawk, CO and Amanda Stroud (Justin) of West Columbia, SC; a son, Jeffrey Londo (Julie) of Aiken, SC; a sister, Pat Londo (Shirley) of Grand Rapids, MI; and three grandchildren, Judah Londo (Brooklin), Lucas Stroud, and Adelaide Stroud.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions, in memory of Doug, may be sent to the Humane Society of McCormick County, Inc., PO Box 900, McCormick, SC 29835.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com.
Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Abbeville, SC is assisting the Londo family.