Jeffrey Lorne Dugger

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JOHNSON CITY - Jeffery Lorne Dugger, 60, of Johnson City passed away at Johnson City Medical Center on July 6, 2022.

Jeffery was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was the son of the late Teddy and Joyce Dugger. He was a graduate of Science Hill High School. Jeffery proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Just like a Marine, he was loyal and faithful to his friends and family, who he loved dearly. He was always willing to do anything for his family or a stranger and never asked for anything in return. There are not enough words to describe what a wonderful person he was. He was employed at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center until his health required him to retire.

In addition to his parents Jeffery was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Pearl Mcinturff, Rosamond and Amanda Fields Dugger; brother-in-law James D. Hughes Jr.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Joshua Dugger of South Carolina; sister, Sharon Dugger Hughes of Johnson City; brother Keith Dugger and wife Terri of Jonesborough; nephews, Caleb Dugger and wife Brittany of Jonesborough, Colby Dugger and wife Shelby Miller of Johnson City; his best friends and Marine Corps brother of 42 years, John and Lupe Estrada-Hemmett Calf; great-niece Abigail Hope Dugger of Jonesborough.

Jeffery’s family would like to give a special thanks to the Oncology Department at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center along with Kim Arrwood for the wonderful treatment. The family would also like to thank the ICU Department, 6400 and 2200 floors at the Johnson City Medical Center, for their wonderful care and kindness.

The Dugger family will receive friends from 1:00 pm till 3:00 pm on Sunday July 10th at Tetrick Funeral Services, 3001 Peoples Street Johnson City, TN 37604, followed by a funeral service at 3:00 pm. A graveside service will be held afterward at Fairview Methodist Church Cemetery 878 SR-81 Jonesborough Tennessee 37659. Music director will be David Holtsclaw. Pastor Greg Salyer will be officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be Josh Dugger, Keith Dugger, Caleb Dugger, Colby Dugger, John Estrada and Bob Sams.

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Ted R. Dugger, 71, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2008. He was a native of Carter County but lived most of his life in Washington County, TN. He was the son of the late Amanda and Roseman Dugger.

Mr. Dugger was a member of "Y" Freewill Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served his country in Korea and Germany.

He was a very loving husband and father who loved his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joyce Dugger; one daughter, Sharon Dugger Hughes and husband Jamie of Johnson City; two sons, Keith Dugger and wife Terri of Jonesborough and Jeffrey Dugger of Johnson City; three grandchildren: Caleb and Colby Dugger and Joshua Dugger.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday at 8:00 PM at Tetrick Funeral Services with Rev. Glenn Hoilman officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM prior to the service. A graveside service will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM in Fairview Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Leroy Arrwood, Jerry Perry, Timmy Edwards, Lonnie Townsend, Earnest Trivette, Jr., and Donnie Bare. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Whiston, Gene Woodfin, Grady Norton, Jim Smith, Jimmy Bailey, Charles Henson and members of "Y" Freewill Baptist Church. Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:00 AM to go in procession.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Janette and Rev. Glenn Hoilman for all their love and kindness. Also, thank you to all of his friends and family for their love and prayers.

Teddy married Joyce A. McInturff on 11 Jun 1960 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Joyce was born on 25 May 1941 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 6 Feb 2017 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roseman married Charlotte Jane Hartley about 1912 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Charlotte was born in Apr 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Dec 1962 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Adelaide Hicks about 1885. Adelaide was born about 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]