Doug Stigall

Douglas Lane Stigall, son of James and Leeta (Young) Stigall, was born on November 14, 1956, in Springfield, Missouri. He passed away on November 6, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 67 years, 11 months, and 23 days.

Doug was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Letha, two brothers, Dallas Stigall of Cabool, and Rick Stigall of Little Rock, Arkansas, and one sister, Rebecca Stigall of Mountain Grove. He is survived by his wife, Vickie Crandell-Stigall, one daughter, Sabrina Aldridge, and other family and friends who will greatly miss him.

Doug was united in marriage to Vickie Crandell 27 years ago at the Greenwood Church of the Brethern. Doug and Vickie knew each other for many years prior to marriage. They found each other again after both returned to Mountain Grove in 1996. Doug always knew what he liked and did not like in life. Doug shared this knowledge with Vickie after an early marriage meatloaf dinner difficulty. Vickie was welcomed to the Stigall family and promptly received help from her mother-in-law. 

Doug worked as a journeyman electrician to provide for his family. He worked in his trade to the highest quality possible and he was a proud member of the IBEW Union #453. Doug enjoyed his work time and had many stories about former work partners and challenges of the job. This work took him to many locations in the area, but his heart and family were always in Mountain Grove, where he returned. 

Doug also worked with his father in running their farm. Many duties were required to support livestock on the farm. To many outsiders of the family, their work relationship might have been considered “loud and disagreeing”. Although both Doug and Jack would be quiet and refrained in public, both had no reservations expressing themselves while farming. While they never harmed each other, the same cannot be said about misbehaving dogs and mules with an attitude. 

Outside of his time at work, he enjoyed studying martial arts and military tactics with a keen interest in WWII and was considered a history buff for that period of time. His interests and knowledge extended to knives and guns, which he liked to test and trade with others of the same interest. His love for his hobbies was surpassed only by that for his family.

Doug loved animals. He loved the open private country life. This love was shared with his two favorite pooches, Bear and Baby. He considered his pooches his children. They were his constant companions as he pursued his interests.