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Dennis “Leon” Douglas

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Dennis “Leon” Douglas

Birth
Death
18 Aug 2017 (aged 78)
Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Burial
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map
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May 13, 1939 - August 18, 2017

Dennis Douglas "Leon" of Nashville, TN passed away on August 18, 2017 in Davidson County.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles S. Douglas.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Douglas; sons, Kevin (Darlene) Douglas, Darryl (Sheila) Douglas, daughters, Darla Douglas, Dana (Bob) McDowell, Mickey (Jay) Bryan, Bretina Douglas; his grandsons Derek, Kevin, Tyler, Landon, Timmy and Noah; granddaughters Rachael, Tomasina, Hannah, Emily, Clara, and Paige, his 7 great-grandchildren; mother, Dorothy Douglas; sister, Sharon (Dave) Henschen; brother, Kent Douglas.

Leon was a very accomplished singer, entertainer, and musician. He played at the Grand Ole Opry with Cousin Jody in the 1960's. Leon was a member of the WWVA Jamboree for 30 years. Leon appeared on shows with many well-known artists, such as Marty Robbins, Mel Tillis, Merle Haggard, George Jones, and many others.

Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, TN
May 13, 1939 - August 18, 2017

Dennis Douglas "Leon" of Nashville, TN passed away on August 18, 2017 in Davidson County.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles S. Douglas.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Douglas; sons, Kevin (Darlene) Douglas, Darryl (Sheila) Douglas, daughters, Darla Douglas, Dana (Bob) McDowell, Mickey (Jay) Bryan, Bretina Douglas; his grandsons Derek, Kevin, Tyler, Landon, Timmy and Noah; granddaughters Rachael, Tomasina, Hannah, Emily, Clara, and Paige, his 7 great-grandchildren; mother, Dorothy Douglas; sister, Sharon (Dave) Henschen; brother, Kent Douglas.

Leon was a very accomplished singer, entertainer, and musician. He played at the Grand Ole Opry with Cousin Jody in the 1960's. Leon was a member of the WWVA Jamboree for 30 years. Leon appeared on shows with many well-known artists, such as Marty Robbins, Mel Tillis, Merle Haggard, George Jones, and many others.

Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, TN

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182509369/dennis-douglas: accessed ), memorial page for Dennis “Leon” Douglas (13 May 1939–18 Aug 2017), Find a Grave Memorial ID 182509369, citing Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by BB (contributor 47395133).