Leo Douglas Mims
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Posted by: Ward Wilson
Date: May 17 2014 4:36 PM
Leo Douglas “Doug” Mims, born October 25, 1937 in Echo, AL, resided in Tucker, GA for 40 years, passed away May 14, 2014 after a battle with cancer. Doug Mims never met a stranger. After nearly 33 years driving a truck he was elected vice president of the local union, and then elected to the vice presidency of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for 9 years until retirement in 1999. Doug became a member of the Shriners in the spring 1974 in Columbia, SC. Then he became a member of Riverdale Lodge 709, Riverdale, GA in 2007. He served as Treasurer of South Fulton Shrine Club for 5 years and was a Thousandaire and Executive aide for his tenure.
He is survived by his loving wife Joyce Mims of 56 years, daughter Darinna Francis of Tucker, GA, her husband Carl and their children Derek and Amanda, and great-grandchild Kaidyn. Also their son Stephen of Madison, GA, his wife Naomi, and their children Candace and Thomas. Brother Cooper Mims and his wife Ruby of Kinsey, AL. Sisters Lorraine Cole of Cary, IL and Evelyn Loftin of Ozark, AL.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather he was a wonderful man whose potential was barley tapped. All who knew him will have a hole in their heart forever more. Rest in peace “Green man” We Love You!
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 6 to 8 P.M at Ward Wilson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the Ward Wilson Funeral Home Chapel.
Ward Wilson Memory Hill Funeral Home Cemetery and Crematory
2414 Hartford Highway
Dothan, Alabama 36305
334-792-4194
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