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CALVIN COOLIDGE DOUTHIT

Calvin Coolidge Douthit, 77, of the Nantahala community, Topton died Saturday (October 9, 2004) at his residence. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late George Washington and Eula Jane Cochran Douthit. He was a master carpenter in the house building industry and was a member of the Briartown Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by five brothers.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Ella Mae Passmore Douthit; a daughter, Delores Williams and her husband, Joe of Nantahala; a son, Mike Douthit of Nantahala; three grandsons and four great grandchildren; and an aunt, Blanche Franklin of Franklin, NC.

Funeral services at 1:00 Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 12) in the Briartown Baptist Church with Revs. Larry Icenhower and S.J. Waters officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Scott Cope, Doug Derreberry, Mike Franklin, Neal Woody, Steve Riley, and Shane Gregory. Johnny, Israel, and Jack Derreberry, and Charlie Callicut as honorary pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 Monday evening (Oct. 11) at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews where the body will be until placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services.

Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.

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