Douglas H. Fonde

Obituary
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 is preceded in death by two step-daughters Susan Fonde and Donna Worthington; one brother David Fonde. He leaves behind to cherish his memory 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, and extended family members and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30pm on Thursday January 29, 2015 at Chattanooga National Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 10:30am-12:30pm 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, TN the family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Starr Regional in Etowah for all of their wonderful care toward Doug.
You are invited to share a personal memory or your condolences with the family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Fonde family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
10:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday January 29, 2015
Companion Funeral Home
2415 Georgetown RD NW
Cleveland, TN 37311

Interment
Thursday January 29, 2015

Graveside Service Details
1:30pm
Thursday January 29, 2015
Chattanooga National Cemetery
Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga National Cemtery
1:30pm