October 11, 1940 – February 21, 2019
William “Bill” Douthit, 78, Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was born to Loren and Irene (French) Douthit on October 11, 1940 in Indianapolis.
He was a graduate of PS 84 Elementary School, Broad Ripple High School and Hanover College, where he was a running back on the football team. He married Alice (Dashiell) on October 2, 1965.
Bill was President and CEO of The George F. Cram Company, a family-owned business that made maps and world globes, where he worked for nearly 45 years. He was active at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, Indianapolis Rotary Club, Teacher’s Treasures and Kids in Need. He was a dedicated and devoted husband, father and grandfather, a music lover with a wonderful baritone voice, and an avid, yet somewhat challenged golfer. For the last 20 years, he also loved spending the colder months in Marco Island, Fla.
Bill is survived by his wife, Alice Douthit; children, Jeffrey (Mindy) Douthit and Jennifer (Derek) Gerow; grandchildren, Will, Austin, Rylin and Landon Douthit, and Nicholas and Audrey Gerow.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John “Jay” Douthit.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, February 25 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville. Services with be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26 at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St., Noblesville, with Pastor Dick Judson officiating. There will be an additional hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial will immediately follow services at Hamilton Memorial Park, 4180 Westfield Road, Noblesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Teacher’s Treasurers, 1800 E. 10th St,, Indianapolis, IN 46201, teacherstreasures.org; or to Noblesville First United Methodist Music Program, 2051 Monument St., Noblesville, IN 46060, noblesvillefirst.com.
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Arrangements
Calling: 4 to 7 p.m., Feb. 25; Noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 26
Location: Randall & Roberts Funeral Center
Service: 1 p.m., Feb. 26
Location: Noblesville First United Methodist Church
Condolences: randallroberts.com