MILFORD — Harry D. “Towhead” Doty, 91, Milford, passed away July 28, 2018, at Lakeland Rehab Center, Milford.
He was born April 18, 1927, to Harry A. and Nina Doty. He married Kathryn E. Yoder on March 5, 1949, at Milford Bethel Church of the Brethren.
Harry was a lifelong resident of Milford. He served in the U.S. Army artillery during World War II.
Harry worked as a contractor for Doty Construction. He was a building inspector for the town of Milford and worked on the Millford Fire Department for over 30 years.
Harry was a member of Wawasee Community Bible Church, a lifetime member of Milford American Legion and was on the advisory board for the township trustee. Harry also drove bus for Wawasee Community School Corp.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Doty, Milford; a son, Kent (Christy) Doty, Milford; daughters, Peg (John) Leighty, Fishers, and Janny Rice, Milford; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by sisters Donna Fisher, Annabelle Replogle and Maryann Dowty.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wawaseee Community Bible Church, 2035 E. 1300 N., Milford.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church. Pastor Tom Speicher will officiate. A private graveside service will be in Milford Cemetery.
Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Milford, is assisting with arrangements.
