Graveside service for Mr. John Douglas Douthit, age 73, of Fayetteville, will be held Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 3 P.M. at Shiloh Cemetery with Bro. John Sanders officiating. A native of Lincoln County, Tennessee, Mr. Douthit was the son of the late Margie and Cheatham Douthit. He enjoyed farming and spending time with his family. John was a life long member of the Hot Rock Community. In February, he and his wife Page celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Survivors include his wife Camilla Page Douthit; son Kenny Douthit of Fayetteville, Tennessee; daughter Tonya (Bill) Mitchell of Fayetteville, Tennessee; grandchildren Chasity (Kevin) Borden, Chelsea Douthit and fiance Derrick Sisk, Kenzie Mitchell (Hunter) Watson, and Tanna Mitchell; great-grandchildren Madison Borden, Braxton Sisk, and Emma-Grace Sisk; sister Janice (Lawrence) Harrison and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be help Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 1 P.M. until 3 P.M. at Shiloh Methodist Church. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. John Douglas Douthit.
24 Comments To "John Douglas Douthit"
#1 Comment By Tina Trentham Emmons On May 9, 2017 @ 5:55 pm
Tonya and family,
I’m so sorry for this loss. He was a good man and will be missed by many. I won’t be able to make services, but know I’m with you in heart and prayer. May God keep you in this difficult time. Love y’all, Tina
#2 Comment By Candice Robinson & Family On May 9, 2017 @ 5:57 pm
PAGE & FAMILY:
WE ARE VERY SADDNESS TO HEAR ABOUT JOHN DOUGLAS’S PASTING.HE WAS A VERY SWEET PERSON & FREIND.HE MEANT THE WORLD TO A LOT OF PEOPLE.HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHT’S & PRAYER’S.WE LOVE ALL OF YOU.
#3 Comment By Kim Halcomb Cowart On May 9, 2017 @ 6:03 pm
Kenzie & Hunter, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your granddad. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May all the wonderful memories help comfort you.
#4 Comment By Allen and Pam Steelman On May 9, 2017 @ 6:11 pm
I’m so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
#5 Comment By Brenda & Joe Burns On May 9, 2017 @ 6:27 pm
So Very Sorry for your Loss .May God wrap his arms around you and take care of you in the days to come. Heaven has gained another Angel!
#6 Comment By Burton-Wingo Lissa Lindsay On May 9, 2017 @ 6:31 pm
So sorry for your loss.
#7 Comment By Andrea Dye Ewing On May 9, 2017 @ 6:31 pm
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. Praying for your family.
#8 Comment By Pamela Trentham On May 9, 2017 @ 6:40 pm
Aunt Page, Tonya & family, I am so sorry to hear about John’s passing. I Love ya’ll, Hugs and Prayers.
#9 Comment By Rexine Pigg On May 9, 2017 @ 6:53 pm
As Bro. Sanders & I spoke this morning he referred to John Douglas as “my brother”. He and I have always been close and I could not make a better choice. Before I was born he and Janice spent a lot of time with my parents on various outings according to them. My Dad, his namesake, was a mentor to him and he started out working at Coach Stephenson’s rock quarry across from Lincoln Paving. The Douthits are hard working people & John was no exception. He went on to being a successful bridge building foreman and retired after his employment on Redstone Arsenal, a position he acquired with the help of Hue Marshall Arney’s referral. John loved his community (Hotrock) and spent many hours with his friends at Doc’s Barn – the social club for the guys! He was active in the development of Shiloh Cemetery and expansion. He loved Page, his children and grandchildren, telling stories about them and boasting about their accomplishments.
John took loving care of his mother, daddy and Aunt Louise. He was tender hearted that way! Our family will certainly miss him but we are thankful his suffering is over and we look forward to the great homecoming in heaven. Thank you God for our loved one and how his life touched so many. Amen!
#10 Comment By Tony and Lereca Swinford, Dewayna and Phil Shelton On May 9, 2017 @ 6:53 pm
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
#11 Comment By Connie Rogers On May 9, 2017 @ 7:35 pm
So sorry for your loss. John Douglas was such a kind man. Prayers go out to all the family during this difficult time. The community has lost a great man.
#12 Comment By Shirley Mann On May 9, 2017 @ 7:45 pm
So sorry for y’alls loss. I have to work Thursday butt my thoughts and prayers are with yall
#13 Comment By GERALD and WANDA SCOTT!! On May 9, 2017 @ 7:48 pm
God Bless the Family!! May HE wrap His Loving arms around you ALL and give you PEACE and COMFORT. John Douglas was a gentleman and Loved by all!!
#14 Comment By Mischa Thomason On May 9, 2017 @ 8:52 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. He and I had long conversations when he was sick. Nice man and I know he loved his family.
Mischa Pitcock Thomason
#15 Comment By Becky Davis On May 10, 2017 @ 2:10 am
So very sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that he is no longer in pain and suffering. He will rest peacefully in Heaven with a lot of old friends. He will always be in your heart and watching over you. Prayers for the family.
#16 Comment By Jerry Gentry On May 10, 2017 @ 3:25 am
John Douglas was a good friend. I have known him since I was a young boy. We rode the same school bus to school. He told me once when I first started high school, If you have any problems, remember this, ” I’m your friend, I’ll be your friend when ever you need me. I can say he was true to his word. God Bless his family.
#17 Comment By Billy Gray On May 10, 2017 @ 10:35 am
Page , We are so sorry to hear of your Loss. John Douglas has been a long time friend. He will be truly missed by many. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Billy & Patsy Gray
#18 Comment By Ronny and Linda Cooper On May 10, 2017 @ 2:38 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you grieve the loss of a beloved, kind, and true gentleman, John Douglas. I grew up in Bugtussle Hollow in the Hot Rock community, and we worked, played, and grew up together. He was best man in our wedding and a true friend. Our hearts are hurting for your family. Cherish your memories and remember him as a roll model. May God bless your family.
#19 Comment By Marbrey Honea On May 10, 2017 @ 7:34 pm
I will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. God bless you all.
#20 Comment By Mary & Jimmy Carter On May 10, 2017 @ 9:15 pm
Kenzie, Tonya & family. We are thinking of you and praying for peace & comfort at this time. He was a fighter, and had a long struggle, but he made it home to Lincoln Co.
#21 Comment By Darren Walker On May 11, 2017 @ 12:49 am
So sorry for your loss. Ya’ll will be in our prayers and if you need anything let us know.
Delbert Walker and family
#22 Comment By Dan, Sandy Fagundes and family On May 11, 2017 @ 2:27 am
Tonya, Bill and Family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. He was always a gentleman and a good neighbor . We imagine him with his favorite tractor cutting field in Heaven.
#23 Comment By Marbrey Honea On May 11, 2017 @ 5:41 pm
Page, I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
#24 Comment By Lorry Ann Hill Anderton On May 16, 2017 @ 5:09 am
So sorry for your loss Kenny ,Tonya and Ms. Page..