Douglas Wade Monroe, 61, of Houston, Texas passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 after a short battle with lung cancer. Douglas was born in Batavia, New York on April 3, 1954 to Douglas and Patricia Monroe. Douglas graduated from Alexander Central School in Alexander, New York in June 1972 and then completed one year of college. He then served in the United States Air Force from October 1975 to December 1977, where he completed courses in Avionics Instrument System Specialist and Instrument Repair Technician. After the military, he returned to Batavia, New York prior to coming to Houston in 1979, where he became employed by Kmart, followed by Parkway Chevrolet, where he was employed for the last 16 years. Douglas is survived by his loving wife Kerry (Mays) Monroe, daughter Dawn Denise Monroe, 1 sister and 4 brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents. Come-and-go visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Integrity Funeral Care, 3915 Dacoma, Suite E, Houston, Texas 77092, 713-344-0764. Funeral service and burial will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at VA Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston , Texas 77038, 281-447-8686. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Douglas' honor to the American Lung Association. For your convenience, you are welcome to use the 'Place a Donation' link on the left side of this page.