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John L.D. Roughton
It is with great sadness that the family of John Luther Douglas Roughton (Doug) announce his death on May 22, 2025 at the age of 86. Douglas was born on September 22, 1938 in Elizabeth City to McCabe and Pauline Roughton. He grew up there until age 18 when he joined the US Air Force to serve 4 years overseas and in the US.
With his technical training from the Air Force he was hired as an electronics engineer with General Electric in Los Angeles, California and from there went on to work on early computers and ultimately ended up as regional engineer for GE medical systems on the east coast, overseeing and maintaining CT scanners.
For most people, a career in the development of life saving medical technology would have been enough but that was merely one his many careers and jobs. Not in the correct order, he sold real estate, sold and built log homes, opened and operated restaurants on the Outer Banks and in Richmond, Virginia, opened and operated Carolina Custom Cabinets (for 18 years), opened and managed a shoe store, bought and renovated houses and commercial properties, and in the midst of all of that, raised two children.
His wife, partner and best friend Joyce Stein Roughton preceded him in death in 2009 and he mourned her loss until the day he died. Together they lived and moved all over California, Arizona and Virginia and North Carolina for 47 years.
He is survived by two children, son John and wife Larissa, daughter Julie Moye and husband Chris, five grandchildren, Jonnie, Jonah, Samantha, Danielle and Christina, three great grandchildren, Carter, Briana, and Tanner as well as a sister Joanne and husband JD, sister-in-law Millie Roughton, sister-in-law Judy and husband Ron, brother-in-law Rich and wife Mary, and many nieces, nephews and cousins as well as many friends of all generations.
A celebration of life will be held in his honor on Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at his house in Kitty Hawk where we will welcome friends and family to share stories and fellowship. Expressions of sympathy are welcome via the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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John, Julie and Family.. So sad to hear of your dad's passing. Doug was a great neighbor and will be missed. Keeping your family in prayer during this time of loss. Barbara Barker
Johnny & Julie, sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Your mom and dad were some of the first people i got to know in the 70's living on the outer banks. I will never forget the days of the hatchcover restaurant with 1.00 tacos and .25 cent drafts . We had a lot of good times there. Great people and he will be missed. Keeping your family in our prayers. May God Bless. Kevin
We are so sad to hear of Doug’s passing. He was well liked, very knowledgeable and a great man. Our sympathies to his family. Kaz and Kathy
John, Julie and Family.. So sad to hear of your dad’s passing. Doug was a great neighbor and will be missed. Keeping your family in prayer during this time of loss.
Barbara Barker
Johnny & Julie, sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Your mom and dad were some of the first people i got to know in the 70’s living on the outer banks. I will never forget the days of the hatchcover restaurant with 1.00 tacos and .25 cent drafts . We had a lot of good times there. Great people and he will be missed. Keeping your family in our prayers. May God Bless. Kevin
We are so sad to hear of Doug’s passing. He was well liked, very knowledgeable and a great man. Our sympathies to his family.
Kaz and Kathy