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Neil Howard Doutt
TITUSVILLE --After fighting a courageous and valiant battle with cancer,
Neil Howard Doutt, 71, of 39605 Reiser Road, Titusville, passed away at
Titusville Area Hospital on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
He was born on April 29, 1938, in Erie. He married Ethel Fenstermaker
Doutt on June 3, 1961, in Titusville. They would have celebrated 50 years
of marriage next summer.In addition to his wife, Mr. Doutt is survived
by his mother, Eva Leonard Doutt of Cambridge Springs; three daughters,
Dr. Linda Culbertson of Cochranton and her husband, Dean, Jeannette Irwin
of Union City and her husband, Jim, and Priscilla Hollis of Union City;
his grandchildren, Zachary and Brooke Culbertson, Jenny (Trevis) McGarvie,
Jimmy (Erin) Irwin and Jessica Irwin, and Alicia and Robbie Hollis; and
his great-grandchildren, Alexis, Rylie, Marcus, Molly, and twins whose
arrival he was anxiously awaiting. He also leaves behind several sisters,
brothers, nieces and nephews through his wife's family, and two aunts,
Helen Kelly and her husband, Donald, and Bertha Leonard; and several cousins,
great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Howard Doutt; and his
brother, Earl (Butch) Keith Doutt.
After graduating from Cambridge Springs High School in 1957, he enlisted
in the U.S. National Guard, where served his country and earned awards
for his marksmanship.He spent most of his life as a machinist and truck
driver, working at Carnation Milk Co., National Forge, Wendy Hill Machine,
GKO Enterprises and for East Troy Township. He never retired and was employed
by Hasbrouck Sand and Gravel until he could no longer work. He enjoyed
being on the road, waving to everyone he passed, decorating his rig for
the holidays, and the special group of men he worked with.
He enjoyed traveling and even took a trip to Texas during the latter
days of his illness to see his granddaughter, Alicia, who was completing
her training at Lackland Airforce Base. He also enjoyed
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his small farm, his horses and his dog, Connie. He enjoyed making his
own pies and fruitcake. Neil especially loved his family, and was happiest
when everyone was together at his home. He supported his grandchildren
in their activities, attending their games and events with pride.He was
proud of the life he had built with his wife and was not ready to leave
it behind when illness struck.
Friends may call at Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington
St., Titusville, on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.The funeral will
be conducted from the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m., with Pastor
Jerry Alsdorf of Mt. Pleasant Chapel officiating. Interment will be in
East Troy Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity
of one's choice.If you would like to leave a condolence for the family,
go to www.garrettfuneralhomeinc.com.
Published in The Meadville Tribune on March 31, 2010.
Neil Howard Doutt descends by the following lineage:
John Doutt/Catherine Good
Amon Doutt/Sarah Lafferty
James Lafferty Doutt/Exsana Morton
Ross Arthur Doutt/Lila Mae Skiff
Charles Howard Doutt/Eva Leonard
Neil Howard Doutt
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