Douglas Eugene Smith

Douglas Eugene Smith obituary, McKenzie, TN

Douglas Eugene Smith

Douglas Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brummitt McKenzie Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Dateline: Milan, TN
Mr. Douglas E. Smith, 57 years old, formerly of Elsberry, MO died on April 23, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. His family will conduct private services at a late date.
Mr. Smith was a barge mechanic for Ingram Marine Group. He was born in Peoria, IL on March 19, 1968, to the late Larry D and Mary Jane English Smith.
He is survived by his daughter Kelsie Barnes of Moscow Mills, MO, a sister Dennise Green of Milan, a brother Darrell (Jamie) Smith of Greenfield, five grandchildren, one niece and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Jenna Smith.
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