Hugh David McDougald, Jr., 93 of Savannah, passed away peacefully April 12, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.

H.D. led a very active life. He was a long time member of White Bluff Methodist Church, the Exchange Club of Savannah, Chatham Artillery, Bacon Park Senior Golf Blitz, First Volunteer Regiment of Georgia, Georgia High School Association Official, active in organizing and coaching little league football, leading his team to state championships. He began his own golf tournament, The Crackerford Invitational that lasted over 30 years. He was blessed with a large, loving family and friends too many to count.

He was passionate about his Lord, his family, and golf. His grandchildren dubbed him the “Proud Sponsor,.” because he insisted on picking up the check, always. He attended all their games, plays and award ceremonies, celebrating every occasion. One of his highlights was having the opportunity to play the Pro/Am at Augusta National when he was at the top of his golf game. May not be a coincidence, he passed on the final day of the Masters.

He was preceded in death by his wife Nita D. McDougald and son Hugh David McDougald, III, Parents, Hugh David McDougald and Martha Roller McDougald, sisters and brothers: Grace McDougald, Virginia M. Lincoln, Mildred M. Eadie, Elizabeth M. Morrison, Daniel Lee McDougald, Vivian Poplin and John William (Bill) McDougald.

Survived By his Daughters Julie M Diebolt (Michael Diebolt), Brenda M Anderson (Robert Anderson). Grand Children, Matthew Scott Anderson, Patrick Oliver Diebolt, Nora Grace Anderson Wilber ( Emmett Wilber), Leah Virgina Diebolt Britt (Harrison Britt), Bailey Watts (Steven Watts & Mac), Kelsey Evans (Kenneth Evans & Kason) and his dear friend Janet McPipkin and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 11 o'clock until 12 o'clock Friday, April 17, 2026 at White Bluff Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Rd., Savannah. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon. The Reverend Dr. Barry Giddens will officiate. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Garden, Savannah.

In lieu of flowers remembrances can be made to White Bluff Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Road, Savannah, Ga 31419 and The Savannah Association for the Blind, 1141 Cornell Ave, Savannah, GA 31406.

“His final round is complete”