Obituary

Cecil H. Doty, 93, passed away on Sunday (Jan. 2, 2011) at Newton Medical Center in Newton.

He was born on Sept. 22, 1917, in Fox, N.M., the son of James and Edith Doty. He was a graduate of Newton High School in Newton. He served in the U.S. Army and was a part of the 513th Parachute Infantry. On Dec. 22, 1945, he married Marjorie Arlene Hackenberg in Wichita. She passed away on Jan. 5, 2010. After his military career, he worked for KG&E for more than 30 years as a supervisor. Cecil was an avid card player and enjoyed living at Schowalter Villa in Hesston. Cecil was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Hesston and the American Legion Post 0002 in Newton.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Waneta Showalter of Hutchinson; brother, Melvin of Wichita; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and several siblings.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 5, 2011) at Schowalter Villa Chapel, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the chapel. Pastor Mark Smith will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hesston City Cemetery with military rights conducted by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials can be made to the Good Samaritan Caring Fund in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, 107 S. Lancaster, P.O. Box 32, Hesston, KS 67062.