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TOP PHOTO: Veteran and local leader Carl Douglas died on Friday at a Knoxville hospital.
STINKING CREEK, TN (WLAF) – Campbell County’s 5th District Commissioner Carl Douglas has died.
As well as serving his country, he loved serving his beloved county as the 5th District County Commissioner for Campbell County family members noted.
“My heart is saddened,” said fellow County Commissioner Rusty Orick.
“We lost a real Patriot with the passing of Carl Douglas. One thing is for certain, his legacy of service lives on. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Douglas family,” said Campbell County Mayor E.L. Morton.
“It’s been a great pleasure to serve with Carl. Carl brought a lot of experience to the commission, mostly quiet, but when he spoke, everyone listened,” added Orick.
Orick admired how Douglas was always ready to stand for his district and give his opinion. “It’s been a blessing and privilege to serve with him, and my prayers go out to his family,” said Orick.
The commissioner was also a United States Army Veteran. Orick considered Douglas as a great friend as well as a fellow commissioner.
“He will be sorely missed,” the mayor pointed out.
Douglas’s family will have a graveside service on Tuesday at the Davis Cemetery in the Branam Community at 11:00 AM with Rev. Delmus Bruce officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Campbell County Honor Guard.
Carl Burton Douglas was 78-years old. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 10/10/2020-4PM)
Carl was a true public servant, who served not only his country, but his county, with respect and dignity. It has been an honor to know him and serve with him. He will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.