Doug graduated from Page High School in Williamson County, and then moved on to graduate from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a degree in English.
He played a lead role in several theatre performances between Page High School and Act Too Players in Franklin. Doug volunteered at the Williamson Animal Shelter, and leaves behind Rogue, his sweet cat that he adopted several years ago.
Beloved son of Kristi (Bob) Shain, Little Brother to Kristen (Daniel) Griffith, Kaitlyn Buckley, and Big Brother to Dalton Buckley. Uncle to Ryne Griffith.
Douglass is also survived by his father Troy (Julia) Buckley.
Loved by Grandparents Larry & Ada Johnson and Terry & Marjorie Buckley.
Nephew to Kevin (Kim) Johnson, Ken (Jen) Johnson and Melanie (Steve) Janke.
Cousin to Brooke (Ryne) Daniel (John Carl, Smith, and Bryn), Nikkie (Ben) Davis (Gabby & Wyatt), Lucas & Haley Johnson, Anna (Daniel) McWhirter & Ali Janke.
Bonus family Shannon (Brandy) Shain (Travis). Wes (Jeremy Lee) Shain, Kelley Jo Shain (Abby Jo)
Doug is preceded in death by his great grandparents Wilbur & Mabel Reid, Robert & Dorothy (Douglass)Johnson, George & Della Buckley, and Lester & Helen Roode. He was also preceded in death by his Uncle Tracy Buckley.
Doug was named after his maternal great grandmothers family and his Uncle Tracy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Theater Arts for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities https://backlightproductions.org/
Always brave enough to see the light and be the light.
A strong advocate and mighty voice for love, equality, and social justice.
A friend to so many.
Loved the arts, animals, and helping others whenever possible.
A talented musician who could sing and bring his Momma to tears.
An artist who gifted others with memorable paintings done with a thoughtful touch.
Service Schedule:
Past Services:
Visitation:
Sunday, January 7, 2024
4:00 – 6:00pm (Central time)
Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service
3009 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064
Memorial Service
Sunday, January 7, 2024
6:00 – 7:00pm (Central time)
Williamson Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service
3009 Columbia Avenue, Franklin, TN 37064
https://www.williamsonmemorial.com
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