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Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 11 a.m. until service time on Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Floral Garden of Memories
Troy Eugene “Gene” Douthit, age 85, of Flora, Illinois passed away Monday, November 3, 2014 in Flora.
Gene was born October 10, 1929 in Dix, Illinois to Troy and Grace (Mooney) Douthit. He married Thelma Eileen Dillman on December 24, 1949. She preceded him in death on June 10, 1968. He later married Thelma Louise Taylor in January 18, 1969. She also preceded him in death on March 30, 1981. He then married Annie Mae Burkett on October 19, 1982.
Gene started work at a very early age and was employed by many companies including Dowell, Yellow Freight, Clark Construction, and the Flora Opportunity Center. He shared in the ownership of the Texaco and Shell gas stations in Flora. Gene loved baseball, especially the St. Louis Cardinals, and he also loved to fish.
Gene is survived by his wife Annie and a blended family that includes 1 son: Larry (Debbie) Douthit of Newburg, IN; 4 step-sons: Mark (Cheryl) Forth of Andrews, IN, Jimmy (Leslie) Shelton of Evansville, IN, Cecil (Tara) Shelton of Flora, and Jason (Annette) Burkett of Flora; 3 daughters: Gina Douthit of Virginia Beach, VA, Kayla (Kevin) Steele of Flora, and Brandi (Richard) Vaughn of Magnolia, KY; 1 step-daughter: Christina Forth Daggett of Andrews, IN; a daughter-in-law: Mary Douthit of Evansville, IN; 3 sisters: Wilma Mays of Mt. Vernon, Shirley Phelps of Centralia, and Ramona (Mike) Flanagan of Mt. Vernon; 1 brother: Charles (Mary) Douthit of Boyd; 15 grandchildren: Eric, Courtney, Jason, Amber, Lacey, Keith, Alisa, Dani, Charley, Jason, Bryce, Taylor, Jarius, Tori, and Ethan; and 5 great-grandchildren: Madison, Lauren, Gabriel, Brayden, and Troy Douglas who was born on November 3, 2014.
In addition to his two wives, Gene was preceded in death by his parents, a son: Danny Douthit, 2 grandsons: Brent Shroyer and Derek Windle, a granddaughter: Natasha Windle, a brother: Voris “Bud” Douthit, a sister: Marilyn Blackwell, and a son-in-law: Gene Daggett.
A funeral service for Gene Douthit will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with visitation from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in the Floral Garden of Memories. Memorial donations may be made to Clay County Rehabilitation Center (formerly the Flora Opportunity Center). To share a memory or send a condolence, please visit www.frankandbright.com.
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I am so sorry for your loss, Gene was a good person. God bless you all in these very hard days ahead.
Prayers for you family....love you all. Gene was a great man.
May his soul rest in peace. Condolences to family and friends.
Sorry for your loss
I worked for Gene and Ron levitt back in 1981 both good men..Prayers for your family at this time of your loss..
So sorry for your loss-thoughts and prayers for family
So sorry for your loss, your family is in my prayers.
Sorry for your loss Annie sending prayers to you and your family
Brandi and family so sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to the family. Gene was a wonderful man. Keep the memories and share them. And he will always be with you.
Our sympathies to all. Gene was a wonderful person! May peace find its way to each one of you.
So sorry for your loss.
Gene was a kind and loving person and a great neighbor he will be missed prays to the family.
Thoughts and Prayers for the Douthit Family.
I am truly sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in God's promise to soon "swallow up death forever" and to "wipe away the tears from all faces" (Isaiah 25:8)
Thinking of during this very sad time. Thoughts are which each and every one of you!
I was so blessed to know Gene for many years. He was such an awesome guy & had he had the best sense of humor! Thinking of & praying for the family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Gene was a sweetheart and will be missed by all who knew him. May your memories keep you strong.
Kayla and Carolyn and your families, We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
I'm so sorry to be reading this obituary. Hugs & prayers from North Carolina. Love to you...Kayla, Gina, Brandi, Chris, Mark & the rest of Gene's family & friends back home. ~Celia~
Sorry to hear about Gene. He was a great guy and a lot of to be around when he run the gas stations here in Flora. He will be missed.
Kayla,sorry for your loss praying you find comfort in your memories .
Dear Gina and family, we are so sorry for your loss and pray for God's special peace as you remember him with laughter and tears. Love Rochelle and your friends at Church of the Messiah
Very sorry for your loss.
would like to give you all the support you need in the hard time we go though as we all get older.you all have many friends to lean on for support,dont be afraid to ask, were all here for you all.
I had the honor of working with Gene for a few years and always enjoyed talking with him. Our prayers are with the family
I am so sorry for your loss. Gene was a cousin and I really did not get to know him since he was older. My parents (Earl and Alice Douthit) always spoke highly of him. May God give you peace and comfort at this time of grief. Alice M. (Douthit) McVey
My heart goes out to each one of you. Praying for your family at this time.
Gina and Kayla, My heart and prayers go out to you as you lay your father to rest. May God comfort you at this time. Love, Kim
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