Jerry Gilbert Dugan
July 23, 1938 – June 30, 2020
Jerry was born in Huntsville, Alabama to parents, William F. and Dollie Dugan. He grew up in Lincoln Village and had many fond memories of living there and playing baseball with his friends. He died Tuesday at Huntsville Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Ken Dugan. Survivors include his wife, Sharon; son, Gregory; grandson, Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Jerry was a lover of sports. He played baseball, football, and basketball at Butler High School. He received a Bachelors Degree from David Lipscomb College, where he was on the baseball team. He received a Masters Degree from Middle Tenn. University. He was a teacher and coach in the area for 38 years, beginning at Madison Middle School. He then coached baseball, football, and basketball at Hazel Green High School for 6 years; and basketball at Lee High School for 31 years. He was fortunate enough to coach many great basketball players, and his teams won 619 games; including two state championships, one at Hazel Green and one at Lee.
Jerry was a member of Chase Park Church of Christ. He was also a member of the Huntsville Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame, and was a member of their Board of Directors. He was also a member of Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame, Athletic Boosters Club Sports Hall of Fame, and Lipscomb University Hall of Fame. He was an active member and joke teller in the Huntsville Quarterback Club.
Funeral services will be graveside on Monday, July 6th at 2 p.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery with Rusty Hills officiating. The family asks that visitors wear masks and practice social distancing.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Chase Park Church of Christ Building Fund, Ken Dugan Scholarship Fund at Lipscomb University (Please mail checks to Lipscomb University, Attn: Advancement Services, One University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204, or give online at give.lipscomb.edu. In the Special Instructions section, please denote that the gift is for the Ken Dugan Athletic Scholarship Fund), or a favorite charity
