Douglas Earl Caron

Dr. Douglas Earl Caron, age 77 of Cave Spring, Georgia, formerly of Trion, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at his residence.

Dr. Caron was born in Anniston, Alabama on May 17, 1947, son of the late George Caron and Charlotte Hughes Caron. He had a successful career practicing medicine in several locations throughout Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee and owned the Caron Medical Center and Clinic in Summerville.

Dr. Caron was a graduate of Emory University, where he earned his B.A. in 1969; The Medical College of Georgia, graduating in 1997; and East Tennessee University, while he served his residency at CHI Memorial in Chattanooga from 1997-2000. 

Dr. Caron was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Military Policeman and earning the Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service in 1971. Among his many interests, he enjoyed cooking, traveling, studying, listening to classical music, and spending time with his kids, grandkids and friend, Patti.

In addition to his parents, Dr. Caron was preceded in death by a daughter, Leslie Anne Caron; brothers-in-law, Shag Worley and Johnny “Fuzz” Parker; his grandparents and several aunts and uncles.

Dr. Caron is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Corey Caron, Craig and Theresa Caron and Christopher and Marie Waldrop; daughter and son-in-law, Carrie and Cole Cooper; sisters, Nancy Worley and Cheryl Parker; dear friend, Patricia Simmons; 6 grandchildren, Jack Cooper, Crew Cooper, Jude Cooper, Max Caron, Charlotte Caron and Connor Caron; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services for Dr. Caron will be held Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. in the Trion United Methodist Church with Rev. Casey Bramlett officiating. The family will receive friends following the memorial service.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Dr. Douglas Earl Caron. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

Thomas Funeral Home published this obituary in honor of Dr. Caron and his family who reside in Calhoun, Ga.