Douglas Dwight Beeler, Sr.-age 75 of Washburn left to be with the lord on Monday, October 26, 2026. He enjoyed crisp autumn days, spending time with his family, and checking cows with his little dog Jingles. You could also find him working on cars, or challenging someone to a game of checkers. He was a teacher and FFA advisor at Washburn High School for roughly 30 years. He was a Free Mason, belonging to the J.C. Baker Lodge in Maynardville, and was a county commissioner in Grainger County. He impacted countless lives in his community, and will be missed by many.

He will be joining his son, Dwight Beeler and grandson, Tyler Beeler, as well as his parents, Homer and Genina Beeler; and sister, Alla Lea Beeler in heaven.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Beeler; children, Tracy Beeler, Steven Beeler, Susie Geisman, Lindsay Beech, and Lacey Beeler; grandchildren, Cheyanne, Thomas, Destiny, Benett, Victoria, and Gabby.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Cooke-Campbell Mortuary with Masonic funeral to follow at 6:00 P.M., Rev. Jamie Williams and Rev. David Acuff officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 A.M. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Washburn for an 11:00 A.M. interment. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.