Mr. Everett Douglas Chism

Mr. Everett Douglas Chism obituary, Atlanta, GA

Mr. Everett Douglas Chism

Everett Chism Obituary

Visit the Cremation Society of Georgia website to view the full obituary.
Mr. Everett Douglas Chism (Doug), 79, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away suddenly on September 26,
2023. Mr. Chism was born in Memphis, TN on June 20, 1944, to James Garvin Chism and Bertha Shields
Chism.
Doug attended the University of Georgia where he received his degree in Landscape Architecture in
1968. He earned a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Harvard in 1970. Upon graduation,
Doug settled in Atlanta. He also spent a number of years in Destin, Florida, before retiring to San Miguel
de Allende. Doug returned to Atlanta in early 2020.
Doug never met a stranger and had a real zest for life, making all those around him smile.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Any tributes in Doug's honor should be made to the
Atlanta Community Food Bank or a charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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