Doug Proctor

Keith Douglas Proctor was born December 4, 1950 in Marion and passed away January 31, 2021 in Asheville. He was preceded in death by father, James Junior Proctor, mother, Hazel Mae Cole Proctor, and brother, Tommy Lee Proctor. He is survived by his sisters, Katherine Jeanette Proctor Miller and husband Roger Dean Miller of Leicester, Belinda Faye Proctor Ledford of Senica, SC and Alice Marie Proctor Luther and husband Terry Luther of Asheville; uncle, Wayne Cole and wife Joyce Ann Cole of Marion; aunts, Judy Cole Sepel and husband Anthony Sepel of Smokin, PA and Doris Proctor Rector of Marion and numerous nieces and nephews. “Tribute to my brother, Doug Proctor. Doug is the name he went by growing up in Marion. He grew up on a small farm known to us as John Duncan Hill. John Duncan was a good friend to our family. At the age of 11, the family moved to a house in a small town of Jack Town in Marion – area now known as Proctors Knoll. Sometime later, Doug and family moved to a house off Hwy 221 South until moving to Fairview where he lived until his death. Doug did not complete high school; however, he found work working with family members throughout his adult life doing odd jobs. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, raising chickens and raising a small veggie garden. Doug lost not only his best friend but his cousin, Stanly McPeters a few years back. Doug just couldn’t get over losing his family, and his best friend in such a short time of each other. Later his sister stepped in after Doug developed serious medical conditions. She got him the professional medical help he needed. After a few years, Doug was no longer able to live by himself. He was moved to a skilled nursing facility located in Fairview up until his death at the age of 70. The family would like to send their gratitude to all the doctors, nurses, and CNAs who assisted Doug during his last days on this earth. I will always remember my brother, Doug, for the compassion he had shown to others, and the kind heart and love for his family and friends”. Memorial services will be held at a later date.