DOUGLAS REID GROGAN, age 89, longtime Architect of Irving, passed away peacefully at his home in Irving on January 22, 2013. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 3 at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 W. Airport Freeway in Irving. Service is 12:30 p.m., Monday, February 4 at Plymouth Park Baptist Church, 1714 North Story Road in Irving followed by interment at 2:30 p.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Doug was born June 9, 1923 in Weatherford, Texas. He graduated from Weatherford High School in 1940 and attended Weatherford Junior College for one year and Texas A&M in Bryan for 2 years. He enlisted in the Army in December 1942 and received specialized training, followed by two semesters at the Citadel in South Carolina. In 1944, he was sent to Europe, entered combat and was promoted to acting Sergeant. Soon thereafter, he received a battlefield commission to 2nd Lt. and then to 1st Lt. A proud recipient of the Expert Infantryman Badge, Doug was awarded the Bronze Star with Clusters for meritorious service in combat as well as several other combat related awards, including the good conduct medal. On December 10, 2012, Doug was honored by the French Government and appointed a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor for his contribution in the liberation of France in World War II. Doug was discharged from service in July 1946 and married Barbara Smith in August that year. After their marriage, Doug returned to A&M where he received his degree in Architecture. He stayed active in the Texas National Guard. Their next move was to work for the George Dahl Architectural firm and later in 1953 they moved to Irving where Doug set up his own architectural firm with partner, Jim Scoggins. Their practice was very successful and among their many commissions were the current Irving City Hall, numerous churches, commercial buildings, personal residences, shopping centers and projects across North Texas. He was designated Architect Emeritus by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, as well as being a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Texas Society of Architects. During his years in Irving, Doug served on many City and Civic Boards. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Las Colinas Rotary Club and a longtime active member of Plymouth Park Baptist Church where he taught for many years. He chaired the Board of Deacons and was honored as a Life Deacon for service to his Church. Doug was preceded in death by his mother and father, C.B. and Blanche Grogan of Weatherford. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Smith Grogan; son, Dr. Douglas R. Grogan, Jr. and wife Patty Grogan of South Easton, Massachusetts; daughter, Deborah Paxton and husband John Paxton of Southlake; brother, Roy Grogan and wife, Jeanne Grogan of Weatherford; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts in honor of Doug be made to Plymouth Park Baptist Church; the Disabled American Veterans; or to a charity of choice.