Leo Douglas Mims

Leo Douglas “Doug” Mims, born Oct. 25, 1937 in Echo AL, resided in Tucker Ga for 40 years, passed away May 14, 2014 after a battle with Cancer. Doug Mims never met a stranger. After nearly 33 years driving a truck he was elected vice president of the local union, and then on to the vice presidency of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for 9 years until retirement in 1999. Doug became a member of the Shriners in the spring 1974 in Columbia, SC. Then he became a member of Riverdale Lodge 709, Riverdale, GA in 2007. He served as Treasurer of South Fulton Shrine Club for 5 years and was a Thousandaire and Executive aide for his tenure. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce Mims of 56 years, daughter Darinna Francis of Tucker GA, her husband Carl and their children Derek and Amanda, and great grandchild Kaidyn. Also their son Stephen of Madison, GA, his wife Naomi, and their children Candace and Thomas. Brother Cooper Mims and his wife Ruby of Kinsey AL. Sisters Lorraine Cole of Cary IL and Evelyn Loftin of Ozark AL. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather he was a wonderful man whose potential was barely tapped. All who knew him will have a hole in their heart forever more. Rest in peace “Green man” We Love You! Visitation will be held Friday May 16, 2014 from 2:00-4:00pm and again at 6:00-8:00pm at Wages Funeral Home 1040 Main St. Stone Mountain, GA 30086. 770-469-9811 In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Yaarab Shrine Hospital Fund. 400 Ponce De Leon Ave, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30308