Longtime Hueytown pastor Doug O’Brien dies at 86

William Douglas “Doug” O’Brien died June 14 in Hueytown. He was 86.

A Nashville, Tennessee, native, O’Brien was a pastor for 52 years and retired from North Highlands Baptist Church in Hueytown, Alabama, in 2010 after 32 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Cindy O’Brien; son, Scott O’Brien; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.