Carl "Doug" Begley

Carl Douglas Begley, 80, of Mount Carmel, went to be with the Lord late Saturday night (March 3, 2018) at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in Scott County where he graduated from Dungannon High School and had resided in Mount Carmel the majority of his life. Mr. Begley retired from Mead Corporation as a Supervisor. He enjoyed spending time with his family but especially with his grandchildren. Doug was a long time member of Liberty Hill Evangelical Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ida Begley; a brother, William D. Begley and wife, Anna; his sister, Audrey Fletcher. Surviving are his loving wife of 60 years, Elsie Begley; his sons, Richard Begley and wife, Sheryl, Dewayne Begley and wife, Beth, and David Begley; six grandchildren, Kelly Holley and husband, Justin, Chelsea Begley, Erin Cook and husband, Robert, John Begley, Andrew Begley, and Kristen Begley; two great grandchildren, Nova Grace Cook and Ian Begley; his brothers, G.C. Begley and wife, Shelby, Royce Begley and wife, Euna Mae; sisters, Faye Calhoun, Joyce Begley, and Edna Churchwell; special friends, Shirley Carver, Brenda Gibson, and Linda Gilliam along with several nieces and nephews. A special thank you goes out to Advance Home Health and Amedisys Hospice for the care given to Doug Begley. A visitation will be held on Tuesday (March 6, 2018) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill or friends may also call anytime at the residence. A funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday (March 6, 2018) at 7 p.m. with Pastor Earl Miller and Pastor Timothy Strickland. A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday (March 7, 2018) at 11 a.m. at Church Hill Memory Gardens with the men of Liberty Hill Evangelical Methodist Church serving as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Hill Evangelical Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1621, Mount Carmel, TN 37645. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Church Hill is serving the Begley family.