Douglas "Doug" Lunsford, 79, of Closplint departed this life on Thursday, February 1, 2024, following a long illness. Born January 17, 1945 in Harlan County, he had lived here most of his life. Doug was a retired coal miner with 38 and a half years of underground experience with the Manalapan Mining Company. Earlier in his life he enjoyed spending time on his houseboat at Norris Lake. He was an avid NASCAR and NFL fan. Before his health began to decline, Doug attended the House of Prayer in Jesus Name.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lunsford and Minnie Craig Lunsford; a son, Mike Douglas Lunsford; two brothers, James Scarborough and Bill "Squat" Lunsford; and two sisters, Mary Napier and Joy Faye Scarborough.

Survivors include his loving wife of 28 years, Vickie Teague Lunsford, Closplint; three children, Kimberly Simpson and husband, Charley, Somerset, KY; Whitney Lisle and husband, Christopher, Winchester, KY; and Walter Thompson, Closplint; a brother, Wallace Lunsford, Lexington, TN; and two sisters, Barbara Jean Napier, Harlan; and Pearly Mae Johnson, Lafayette, IN. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Jonathan Douglas Lunsford, Jordan Penley, Audra Noelle Hoefner and Elise Annabelle Lisle; three great-grandchildren, Jase Duncan, Remi Harlyn Lunsford and Wyatt Douglas Lunsford; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends including a special friend, Richard Estes; a special nephew, Tom Lunsford; and his beloved dog, Toby.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the Hospice Care Team for their help with Doug.

His visitation will be held Sunday from 5 until 8 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, February 5, 2024, at 1 pm in the Chapel of the Evarts Funeral Home with the Reverend Frank Howard officiating. Burial will follow in the Evarts Memorial Gardens with Jon Lunsford, Monty Teague, Mark Teague, Walter Thompson, Christopher Lisle and Charley Simpson serving as pallbearers.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Douglas "Doug" Lunsford.