Mr. Everett Douglas Chism
Mr. Everett Douglas Chism (Doug), 79, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away suddenly on September 26,
2023. Mr. Chism was born in Memphis, TN on June 20, 1944, to James Garvin Chism and Bertha Shields
Chism.
Doug attended the University of Georgia where he received his degree in Landscape Architecture in
1968. He earned a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Harvard in 1970. Upon graduation,
Doug settled in Atlanta. He also spent a number of years in Destin, Florida, before retiring to San Miguel
de Allende. Doug returned to Atlanta in early 2020.
Doug never met a stranger and had a real zest for life, making all those around him smile.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Any tributes in Doug’s honor should be made to the
Atlanta Community Food Bank or a charity of your choice.
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I was Doug’s “best friend” here at Peachtree Hills Place. We hung out together, broke bread together, shared history and business tales together — I was honored to be his best friend.
But I’ve since discovered that Doug harbored multiple “best friends,” scores of them, who’ve shared similar stories of Doug’s kindness, affability, self-deprecation, and empathy for just about everyone with whom he connected.
His passing was a gut punch to all of us, his best friends, another reminder that life is fleeting but offers limitless opportunities to help, encourage, influence, and love others. Doug’s greatest legacy are all of us who hope to emulate his unforgettable decency, gentleness, and selflessness.
Rest in peace, best friend.
Marty and Toni Rueter
We just learned of Doug’s passing today 1/3/24..Kirk and I have known him for years and visited him often in Destin, FL and his retired residence in Mexico. He was a brilliant landscape architect, a dear friend, and a wonderful person. His kindness, generosity, and witty personality affected everyone he met. He will be greatly missed.
Kirk and Judy Pearce Marietta, GA