James C. Douglas

James "J.C." Douglas, 90, passed peacefully with family by his side on March 14, 2018, at Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee, WA. J.C was born to Lee and Alama (Davis) Douglas on June 23, 1927, in Habersham, TN, where he attended school. He married the love of his life, Lucille (Baird) Douglas at LaFollette, TN, on August 17, 1946, and their loving relationship continued for 62 years, until her death in 2008. J.C. also served in the Army during WWII. Early in life, J.C. was self-employed in the logging and sawmill business and later, worked in the deep coal mines of TN. In 1957, J.C., along with his wife and three children, moved to Omak, WA, where he spent the next 15 years working in the powerhouse at Biles Coleman Lumber Company. 1972 brought a big change when the family moved to Peshastin, WA, where J.C. enjoyed the next 23 years, working as orchard foreman for Gary Robinson Orchards. J.C. retired in 1995, and he and his wife, "Lucy", moved to Rock Island, WA, where he took pleasure working in his garden, growing many vegetables for loved ones and friends. Prior to suffering a stroke in June of 2017, J.C. enjoyed walking two miles on most days with his good friend, Orville Huff. J.C. was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and best friend. The most closely held treasure was his family. J.C. lived his life with compassion and acceptance. Hours before his passing, while still very conscious, the doctor informed him he would soon die. J.C. replied "I'm going to a better place than this. So let's get on with it!" Shortly thereafter, he peacefully surrendered his soul. He is survived by sons: Jim, (Kathy) of East Wenatchee, WA; Steve, (Kim) of Leavenworth, WA; grandsons: Justin and Sheldon Douglas of Leavenworth WA; daughter, Wanda Irish, Dennis) of Harrison, ID; brothers: Carl Douglas, (Mary) of LaFollette TN, Roy Douglas, (Lois) of Pioneer, TN; sister, Glenna Taylor of Lafollette, TN; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by wife, Lucille "Lucy"; daughter, Patricia Lynn; parents, Lee and Alama Douglas; sisters: Evelyn Agnew, Mary Lee Loy, and Minnie Lou Baird; and brother, Hubert Douglas. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff at RiverWest Assisted Care Community and Dr. Jeffery Clarke for their extraordinary care and compassion. The Services will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., in LaFollette, TN, at the Stanfield Church of God, with Paster Delmus Bruce, officiating,. Arrangements are by Chapel of the Valley, Wenatchee, WA, and Martin-Wilson Funeral Home, LaFollette, TN.

James C. Douglas

June 23, 1927 - March 14, 2018