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David Douglas Obituary
Maryville, TN
David Glenn Douglas, 52, of Maryville, TN, born March 20, 1963, joined his son Aaron in the presence of the Lord Saturday, February 27, 2016. His wife and best friend, Karla Horton Douglas was at his side as she has been for over 28 years. David walked on as an offensive lineman at the University of Tennessee where he worked his way to a starting position and UT Letterman. Under the guidance of Johnny Majors and offensive line coach Phillip Fulmer, David was part of the 1985 "Sugar Vols" Team that won the SEC Conference Championship. His focus and determination earned him an 8th round draft pick to play for the Cincinnati Bengals where he eventually played in Super Bowl XXIII. He also played for the New England Patriots. After the NFL, David worked as a Sales Executive. David and Karla became the parents of two children, Aaron and Ashley. David loved watching Aaron grow into a young man as well as a talented and gifted football player.
David was an avid outdoorsman, adored Ashley, and loved spending time with her hunting and fishing. David was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Type 4 in July 2013. During 2 and a half years with his diagnosis, David continued to live life to the fullest. David was inducted into The Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame in 2014. David was a Free Mason member of the New Providence Lodge #128 in Maryville. David loved sports, he loved his home state of Tennessee, and most of all he loved his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Karla; and daughter, Ashley Jane; parents, Pat and Max Douglas of Spring City, TN; brother, Steve Douglas (Denise) of Knoxville, TN; father-in-law, Conrad Horton of Kershaw, SC; sister-in-law, Karen Horton DuBard (Rocky) of Rock Hill, SC; in addition to his niece and nephews.
Everyone is invited to come and celebrate David's life on Thursday, March 3, 2016, 6:30 p.m., at Foothills Church, 1551 West Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the foundation honoring his son, Aaron Douglas, The AD Foundation, P.O. Box 6774, Maryville, TN 37802-6774 or theadfoundation.org. On behalf of the Douglas Family, they would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the many family and friends that have been with them during this journey. A special thanks to Dr. Wahid Hanna and Staff at UT Cancer Center, Dr. Henry Friedman and Staff of Duke Medical Center, Foothills Elementary School Administration, Faculty, and Staff , especially The Third Grade Team, Foothills Church Small Group, and U. T. Hospice nurses Pam B. and Pam H. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865) 6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Douglas
Greg Davis
March 10, 2016
Karla: Know that myself and David's brothers at New Providence Masonic lodge are in prayer for all of you during this time of mourning.
cecille erwin
March 6, 2016
Karla, Karen and Conroy, We are thinking about you in your time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.
With love,
Larry, Cecille, Wendy Penny and Hunt
Christine Bai
March 3, 2016
My Prayers go out for u (Karla) and ur family May God Bless u in this time and alway's
Maria Warren
March 3, 2016
Karla, my heart breaks for you! You and your family will be in my prayers!
Donna Dunkin
March 3, 2016
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss.
Terry Whitehead
March 3, 2016
Prayers for you and your family.
Elaine Gann
March 3, 2016
Karla and Ashley...so sorry for the loss of your Husband and Dad....he was a very Special Person,and We Loved him so very much...Our thoughts and Prayers are with you****
Eric Julian
March 3, 2016
Dear Karla, I am so sorry for your loss. David is a good man and I know he is reunited with Aaron. May God bless you during this difficult time.
Deepest Sympathies,
Eric Julian
Judy Lucas Hinson
March 3, 2016
Our family is so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Jinell Carroll-Robinson
March 3, 2016
Karla, my heart goes out to you in your loss. My youngest son Greg also passed away at 52 last year on Feb 21. I know your pain and my prayers are with you that God will give you peace and comfort throughout this time and the rest of your life without him.
Jake Julies
March 3, 2016
I cannot express my condolences well enough to how I'm feeling.
David you were always like my 2nd father I love you and I will miss you terribly.
Karla and ashley, my thoughts and prayers go to you both in this very difficult time. God is with you both. I love you both.
Jason Keeton
March 2, 2016
David was always such a great guy, and had the God given ability to connect with people. Every time we spoke he always made it a point to ask about my wife and kids...and in a sincere, genuine way. The world will definitely miss David. My heartfelt prayers go out to Karla, Ashley, and the entire family.
Kelly Kepley
March 2, 2016
Karla- Praying for you sweet friend! May you feel God's peace and love now and in the days to come. Love you! Kelly
Michelle Sims
March 2, 2016
Karla, Randy andy I want to send our prayers to you and your family during this time. Randy and Michelle Sims Kershaw, SC
Camil McConnell
March 2, 2016
No condolences can be put into words to illustrate the depth of my heart for the Douglas family. My admiration of then, runs to a depth I had not known before. There tenacity in difficult times and tragedy - is a complete testament to their faith, and overall outlook on life. "HOPE abounds" is their motto. I am moved by the infinite level of love and friendship that shrouds them. May you meet God in your quiet room, may you see His face and know he loves you, may you find peace knowing the journey in heaven has begun for David - as he comes face to face with Aaron again. You are forever in my heart - Camil McConnell, Courtney Calkins & family
Randy Thomas
March 2, 2016
I am very sorry to hear about the David. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Hughie Webb
March 2, 2016
Our prayers are with you and I know you'll be a shining light in heaven
Curtis Parham
March 2, 2016
Truly a "Gentle Giant". I will always treasure my memories of working with David on the radio. My deepest sympathies.
Tom witt
March 2, 2016
Pat an Max my thoughts and prayers are with the family.I can always go back to new orealns
Billy & Nancy Watson
March 2, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Karla, and Ashley. We pray that God will sustain you with His love and kindness as you travel this road to recovery from these past years. We ask God to be gracious and merciful and to bestow his peace and comfort on each of you in the coming days and months.
Debbie Via
March 2, 2016
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
Debbie Via
Dennis and Janet Catoe
March 2, 2016
Love and prayers for you and the family. I pray God will continue to give you the strength to face these days with peace and comfort.
Michaelo R. Burnette
March 2, 2016
I was blessed to have known David for several years.I watched Aaron grow and play football for CBFO before becoming the fine player he was. David worked tirelessly helping with a Sertoma sponsored golf tournament called "Fat Boys Against Hunger" which proceeds benefit Second Harvest. He was indeed a "gentle giant"and helped make the tournament successful.David was well-loved by so many. He always asked me how I was,never mentioning his own illness. He will be greatly missed by everyone whose life he touched.GOD Bless Karla and the family.
Alicia D'Andrea
March 2, 2016
Keeping you and your family in my heart, thoughts and prayers. I had to meet David through working and always looked forward to him stopping by to check on us over the years. He truly was a very special and remarkable man.
Anthony & Paula Hancock
March 2, 2016
To the family of my beloved Bro. David and friend.
13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
1Thessalonians 4:13-18
The family is in our prayers during this time.
Love. Anthony & Paula
Beth Hunt
March 2, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to the Douglas family.
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