Clyde Douglas "Doug" Tomlin Jr.

Clyde Douglas "Doug" Tomlin Jr. obituary, Saint Thomas Rutherford, TN

Clyde Douglas "Doug" Tomlin Jr.

Clyde Tomlin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Feldhaus Memorial Chapel - Shelbyville on Dec. 26, 2025.
Clyde "Doug" Tomlin Jr. passed away on December 23, 2025, at Saint Thomas Rutherford. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 8, 1970, to the late Clyde Douglas Tomlin Sr. and Gwendolyn Sue Bates.

Doug is survived by his brothers, Jeremy Tomlin and Tracy (Dana) Tomlin; his children, Dustin Tomlin, Kit (Aaron) Tankersley, Cody Hunter-Tomlin, Austin Tomlin, Justin Tomlin, Faith Tomlin, Ella Tomlin, Drake Tomlin, and Kolden Tomlin; and his beloved grandchildren, Cole, Sydney, Copper, Valen, Lucas, Cadence, Jamie, Chloe, Emily, Elana, and Oliva.

Doug was a loving father and grandfather who cherished time with his family. He enjoyed his cigarettes and coffee, a good conspiracy theory, and spending time in nature. He will be remembered for his free spirit and the love he had for those closest to him.

A Memorial Service will be held at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel on Sunday, December 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

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