Douglas H. Fonde, of Cleveland, TN passed away on Monday January 26, 2015 at Starr Regional of Etowah.
He was born on August 23, 1932 in Knoxville, TN to the late Stuart and Ruth Fonde. He was a resident of the Cleveland area for more than 50 years, also spending some time in Kentucky. He was of the Presbyterian faith. Doug was a Navy Veteran and received his Bachelors of Science from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He enjoyed fishing and served on many committees and boards: He served as a member of the local American Legion and Forty and Eight clubs and in Kentucky he was at one point the Grand Chef du Gare du of Kentucky with the Forty and Eight. He was also the Commander of the American Legion in Kentucky. Most recently, Doug loved to spend time at the Leisure Time Bowling Alley on Monday nights with his good friends.
In addition to his mother and father, he was preceded in death by two step-daughters, Susan Fonde and Donna Worthington; and one brother, David Fonde.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marie Fonde; son, Chris Fonde; brother, Richard Fonde (Nancy) of Atlanta; sister-in-law, Eileen Fonde; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; special niece, Betty Rodden; and several other nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday January 29, at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Companion Funeral Home located at 2415 Georgetown Road, Cleveland, TN 37311 prior to the service. Pastor Chip Hammonds will be officiating and Doug's grandsons will be serving as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be sent to the Alzheimer's association located at 7625 Hamilton Park Drive Chattanooga.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Starr Regional in Etowah for all of their wonderful care toward Doug.
Companion Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.