Mr. W.C. “Doug” Sliger, age 73, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at
Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Sliger was born January 20, 1950, in Washington County, Tennessee. He was the son of the
late Chester Lee & Marjorie Rogers Sliger. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill
Sliger and three sisters, Joyce Kinley, Brenda Kyker and Mary Jane Cloyd.
He was a United States Army Veteran serving during Vietnam in the 4th Infantry Division. He
was awarded a Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with Valor, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Overseas Service Bar, Vietnam Service Medal with two
Campaign Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Marksman M-16 Medal.
Mr. Sliger worked in the Maintenance Department at Magnavox in Greeneville
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth “Lib” Adams Sliger, Jonesborough; son, Douglas “Dougie”
Sliger his pride and joy, Jonesborough; brother, Arthur “Moe” Sliger (Lydia); sister, Linda Collins (Ted); close friends, Lewis Wayne Kinley, Cookie Kish, Jimmy & Joyce Zukas, Kelsey (Junior) and Joyce Ramey; two special little girls, Claire & Lauren Hollers; nephew & niece, Brent and Victoria; and his dog “Gypsy”.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses on the 2900 ICU
floor of the Johnson City Medical Center and Washington County and Johnson City EMS, for
their wonderful care.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Dillow-
Taylor Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 PM, Friday, February 3, 2023, at Mountain Home
National Cemetery with Pastor Steve Hartley officiating.
Pallbearers will be Douglas Sliger, Michael Byrd, Dusty Hinkle, Kelsey (Junior) Ramey, Leslie
Keith Hollers and Brent Hollers. Honorary Pallbearers Lewis Wayne Kinley, Jimmy Zukas, Matt Rowland.
Mr. Sliger will be greatly missed.
02/02/2023
Tammy and Bill Furnas
Today and always may loving memories bring you all peace, comfort, and strength. Heartfelt sympathies!
01/31/2023
Joyce & Jimmy Zukas
Doug was a "Great Man" in more ways than words can describe. His greatest love was for "The Big Man Upstairs" who Doug was in constant conversations without ceasing. Doug knew, loved, praised and served God, the Father of all Creation with joy and dedication. The "great love of his life" was his wife of 55 years Lib, who together truly were one. Dougie, his son, the great love of a parent could be seen in Doug's eyes when he proudly spoke about the "pride and joy" of his life. Doug gave one-hundred percent to anything that belonged to him, he was known for his immaculate yard, every blade of grass stood at attention! His home was a showplace of dedication to detail. Doug owned award winning classic cars that were the envy of many car show goers simply because of his immaculate care. He enjoyed camping, spending many happy days with his family and friends. Doug proudly served his country with Honor, Valor and Dedication. His service in the U.S. ARMY, during the Vietnam war left him with lasting reminders written on his heart, lungs, and soul. The sacrifices he made during his service so that we may live free were in the end the "Ultimate Gift". I believe from the bottom of my heart, if ask again to serve, his answer would have been a resounding "YES" a thousand times over. Doug was more than a neighbor to us he was family by choice. When I say us, I am speaking not only of Jimmy and myself, but of our son Matt Rowland, daughter-in-law, Brandy and granddaughter, Brylee. Doug was one of those folks who quietly took a special place in your heart just by knowing him. Our lives were blessed by having known you, we will greatly miss you, Doug. Love you, always & forever.
