Death date: Oct 12, 2021
Rev. David Douglas “Doug” Chamlee went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the age of 87. Doug was born September 21, 1934 to Carl and Dola Spencer Chamlee. He married his sweetheart, Betty Tankersley, Read Obituary
I had often wondered what had become of Pastor Chamlee. I served as his Youth Pastor at Dundee Assembly of God Churc for a season, until my wife and I married and moved to Tampa to teach at a Christian School. He did our pre-marital counseling and told us that it was obvious we were a match made in heaven, and gave his blessing to us. We spent many Sundays after church at his house with many of the youth, watching old reruns of Laurel & Hardy, sking behind his boat at the local lake, and just hanging out. He was a great mentor, friend and pastor. We truly loved him, his wife and kids. Gaye, Kelky and Mark, if you see this, please know you all hold a special place in mine and Ruths hearts, along eith your parents.
When my mom died in 1985 Doug flew in from Florida to preside over the commencement and we lived in Illinois. I appreciated and esteemed him as a youth as our minister for a short time. And never forgot how he treated me like no other.my sincere condolences to Betty , Kelly, Gaye and Sharon and mark .
My Uncle Doug was the epitome of love! He set such an example of God’s love for us with his love for my Aunt Betty, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, including my daddy Wayne. Seeing then together, listening to their laughter, stories, and just love and tenderness for one another, is a true example of what love and family are all about. Your smile, laughter, angelic singing voice, hearing “How are you darling?, it’s so good to see you!” with a big hug, will forever be in my heart. I will try to walk each day and shine with God’s light just as you did. I’m so thankful and blessed to be your niece. Dee Cooper
