Doug has lived in Kingsport for the past year after joining the firm in March 2005. Born in Richlands, VA, he relocated to Maynardville, Tenn in 1972 and graduated from Horace Maynard High School. Upon receiving his AAS degree from Lincoln Memorial University, he attended the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science graduating in 1976. Doug is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer holding his licenses in Tennessee and Virginia. He is a member of the Hubbs Grove Baptist Church, Maynardville and is a Past Master of the J.C. Baker Lodge #720, Free and Accepted Masons.