Nicholas Reid Double

Nicholas Reid Double, 87, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Butler, passed away at his residence in Lakeland, Florida on Nov. 22nd surrounded by family & friends. He was born on February 24, 1938, in Connoquenessing Twp., the son of the late Troy D. and Vera (Henry) Double. Reid graduated from Butler High School in 1956 and was of the Presbyterian faith. Over the years he held several jobs, including a few seasons picking apples at Treesdale, and he served on the township supervisor board for 12 years. He later spent 38 years with Armco Steel, retiring in 1996, where he made many lifelong friends. Reid also served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963, spending 18 months stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Wm. H. Miller Lodge No 769 in Butler, the Scottish Rite Valley of New Castle, and proudly drove his little yellow Roadster in parades for the Pittsburgh’s Syria Shriners to help raise money for the Shriner Hospitals. Reid was also involved with the Butler Shriners Luncheon Club, the Butler Shrine Caravan No 14, the Butler Elks #170, the Butler Order of Eastern Star Chapter No 45, the Three Rivers Hillbilly Clan No 53, the Butler VFW Post 249, and the American Legion Post 778. Together with his wife, Barb, he collected classic cars, rode motorcycles, and traveled extensively-taking around 25 cruises and visiting most of the 50 states. They retired to Sandpiper Golf and Country Club in Lakeland, Florida, in 2002, where he enjoyed many rounds of golf and participated in the neighborhood bowling league. They often said they had enjoyed all the facets of their lives together, had done more than they ever believed possible, and hoped they had left behind many wonderful memories. Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Barbara L. (Crowe) Double, whom he married on June 7, 1958. They had no children, but they had many nieces and nephews who were like their “kids.” They always said they were blessed with the greatest bunch of kids God could have ever given them and that they loved them all to the moon and stars. Also surviving are two sisters, Mona (Bob) Ford and Nancy Lumley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four brothers and three sisters. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Thursday, December 4th, from 1 PM until 5PM with service for family and friends immediately following with David Eichenlaub officiating. A Masonic service will be held at the funeral home at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to the Shriners Hospitals earmarked "POPS Tampa, Florida".

Nicholas Reid Double

February 24, 1938 - November 22, 2025