William H. Doughty Sr., 58, of South Seventh Street, Altoona, died Wednesday at home.
He was born in Ashville, son of the late Kimmo and Elaine (Grimes) Doughty. He married Roxann Miller on Sept. 21, 1974, in Ashville.
Surviving are his wife; two children: Kerri Miller and William H. II, both of Altoona; a granddaughter raised in the home, Lindsey "Molly" Miller; a grandson, Bryce Miller; nine siblings: Robert (Linda) of Altoona, Joseph (Mary Ann) and Thomas (Mary Ann), both of Ashville, Rita Knee (Jim Shank) of Carrolltown, Betty Eckenrode (Buck) of Munster, Leo (Shirl), Barbara Delozier (Joe) and Dennis (Kriss), all of Patton, and Paul (Missy) of Cresson; two sisters-in-law: Flo Doughty of Patton and Maxine Doughty of Altoona; numerous nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles; and special friends: Janet and Lisa Cullen of Altoona.
He was preceded in death by his mother on Oct. 22, 2012; and a brother, Charles.
Bill worked for Boyer Candy for 27 years and the Altoona Area School District for 12 years. He enjoyed hunting and watching the Pittsburgh Pirates and NASCAR.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, and 1 until the 2 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Gibbons Funeral Home, Ashville, Chaplain Ralph Luciano officiating. Committal will be at Alto-Reste Park Cemetery.
