Joseph F. Douthett
Joseph F. Douthett, 97, peacefully passed away in Leesburg, Fla., on Sept. 10, 2021.
He was born Jan. 3, 1924, in Punxsutawney, Pa., to Joseph F. Douthett and Dollie Gaston Douthett.
He moved to Butler when he was 5 years old.He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, both in France and Germany.After he and Virginia were married, they moved to Hammond, Ind., where Joe was employed by U.S. Steel in East Chicago, Ind.They retired to Leesburg and attended Morrison Methodist Church.In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; his daughter, Joanne Thurrow; his sister, Margaret Struck; and his brothers, Charles and Merle Douthett.He is survived by his son, Kevin Douthett of Bradenton, Fla.DOUTHETT — There will be no visitation or funeral to be held at this time for Joseph F. Douthett, who died Friday, Sept. 10, 2021.Joe wished that his remains be donated to science.Arrangements were handled by PAGE-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Leesburg, Fla.
