Douglas Dewitt "Doug" Quire

Douglas Dewitt "Doug" Quire obituary, Cookeville, TN

Douglas Dewitt "Doug" Quire

Douglas Quire Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Crest Lawn Funeral Home & Cremation Center - Cookeville on Mar. 5, 2024.

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Douglas "Doug" Dewitt Quire, 72 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
Doug was born Friday, January 25, 1952, in Muncie, Indiana, and he was the son of the late Robert Howard Quire and the late Nancy Jane (Shears) Quire.
Doug was a loving son, brother, husband, father, Papa, uncle, and friend.
Doug is survived by his wife of 34 years, Denise Ennist; 8 Children, Douglas Quire, Jr., Deann Quire, Cynthia Quire, Stephanie Thomas, Melody Quire, Matthew Whicher, Brittany Quire, and Janey Quire; 13 Grandchildren; 1 Great-Grandson; 3 Sisters, Cathy Bucceri, and Karen Stegman; 2 Brothers, Robert Quire, and Wayne Quire; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
In addition to his parents, Doug was preceded in death by his brother, Ricky Quire.
Doug chose cremation, the family followed his wishes, and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.

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