Frederick Douglas

Frederick Douglas age 65 of Cumberland Gap, TN passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday June 20, 2009 at his home surrounded by family and friends.  He was a member of Providence Baptist Church of Cumberland Gap. Mr. Douglas was a devoted husband of 41 years, a loving father, grandfather who loved fishing, hunting and the outdoors, and was also an avid CB'er.  He enjoyed trading knives, boats and guns. He was a carpenter by trade and built his own home.  Mr. Douglas loved attending church and drove a church bus for years and  enjoyed talking about the Lord.  Fred will be deeply missed by those
that knew and loved him.

Preceded in death by parents:  Henry Jack and Sarah Leona King Douglas.  Brother; Nathaniel Douglas.  Sister;  Jackie Baird.

Survived by Wife; Mary Douglas of Cumberland Gap.  Sons:  Frederick Scott Douglas and wife Christina of Arthur, TN.  Joey Ray Douglas and wife Tanya of Harrogate, TN.  Daughters:  Melissa Gail Douglas and husband Jerry Mayes,  Mary Lynn Neal and husband Michael all of Speedwell, Sarah Rebecca Douglas of Cumberland Gap and Pamela Lee Elliot and husband Josh of Harrogate.  Brothers and sisters in law: Ernie and Linda Douglas, Wade and Vivian Douglas all of Speedwell, Frank and Debra Douglas of Andersonville, Ike and Ann Douglas of LaFollette and Carl and Tina Douglas of Caryville.  Sisters: Sharon Wishoun of Harrogate, Betsy Smith of Cumberland Gap, Rita Weaver of Speedwell.  Sisters and brothers in law: Charolette and J R Willoughby of Mich. and  Debbie and Johnny Daniels of Cumberland Gap. Sister in law; Joyce Douglas.  6 Grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  Host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 8 PM Monday June 22, 2009 in the chapel of Martin Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. David and Dee Fuson officiating.  Interment will be 10 AM Tuesday June 23 in Powell Valley Cemetery and Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM  before funeral service.

Mr. Douglas guest book may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home LaFollette.