Douglas Jasper Medlin, 75, of New London, passed away March 15, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family. Douglas was born March 22nd 1947 in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Claude Norman Medlin and the late Evelyn Harris Medlin. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Evey Norman Medlin.

The family will receive friends March 19th at 1pm followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2pm, located at First Baptist Church of New London. Rev. Brandon King will be officiating. (playing of taps, presentation of flag, etc.)

Survivors include wife of 54 years, Dianne Story Medlin of New London, NC; children, Craig Medlin (Rhonda), Shannon Medlin; grandchildren, Nicole Medlin Siddiqi (Noah), Taylor, Skylar, Spenser, Brock, Brooke, and Titus Medlin; brothers the late Evey (Jane), Roger, Ted (Kaye), Pat (Sylvia), Guy Medlin (Joy); sister, Wanda Hinson (Buddy); and many nieces and nephews.

Doug will be remembered as a provider and a hard worker. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, who served 4 years active duty Air Force and 16 years with the Badin Air National Guard. After retirement, he was known locally as the “Maytag Man”, where he owned and operated Doug’s Maytag from 1989 to 2014. There, he formed lifelong friendships with everyone he encountered. He lit up a room just by walking in, he welcomed everyone as a friend with the ability to talk for hours. He could be seen on his daily walks around town talking to everyone he met along the way, with a smile on his face, and a cane in his hand. He truly enjoyed life and took every chance he could to show off his dancing skills, whether it was in the kitchen, a random Bee Gees song or at a wedding, he always put on a show.

The most important things in his life were his relationship with the Lord and his family. For over 40 years he attended First Baptist Church of New London, where he served for several years as a deacon and sang in the choir. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made out to First Baptist Church of New London, Gideons, and Hospice.