Reuel served on the church board for many years. He helped lead the church in its relocation from the 6th and Francis property to our present property. In fact, one of the shovels was his during the groundbreaking for the first stage of this building on May 24, 1970.

Perhaps the most endearing quality of Reuel Douglas was his deep resonant voice that could be heard in many church services. People knew him to be a man of God who just couldn’t keep quiet when he was blessed. Many remember his enthusiastic support of Pastor Stan Toler's sermons as Reuel would shout, "Well, glory to God!" as the pastor preached. We who knew him, miss him during the services.

His deep faith and conviction to pray unceasingly was evidenced as Reuel led the prayer time before the worship service for years. He believed in covering the pastor with prayer before every Sunday morning service.

Reuel was loved by everyone and had a quick sense of humor that caught most of us off-guard. He loved people and everyone knew that he loved OKC First Church.
  
 Reuel and his wife, Irma had one daughter, Madolyn Douglas Wright.  Madolyn served as our church organist for many years.