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Michael D. "Mike" Doty, 67, of Sullivan passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at his residence after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family. The 1963 graduate of Franklin High School was born in Kokomo, on March 12, 1945 to Clay and Naomi Davis Doty. He was a 1975 graduate of Indiana University and was the former owner and operator of Sullivan Rehabilitation and Sports P.T. Mike practiced physical therapy in Sullivan County for over thirty years and retired in 2007. He thoroughly enjoyed his profession and his patients, which included many injured high school and college athletes from Sullivan and the surrounding area. He was proud to have served in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the American Legion and the Marine Corps League. His professional memberships include the American Physical Therapy Association, the McKenzie Institute and the American College of Sports Medicine. He was also a member of the Sullivan First United Methodist Church and the Sullivan Elks Lodge #911. He was preceded in death by his parents and two older brothers. Survivors include his wife of thirty-seven years Susan Hartman Doty of Sullivan whom he married June 28, 1975, one son James M. Doty (and wife Elizabeth) of Chicago, one daughter Andrea Doty Cook (and husband Phil)of Culver, IN, two granddaughters Savana and Sophia Cook, in-laws Jim and Nancy Hartman of Sullivan and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He loved to talk sports and politics and was never hesitant to make new acquaintances or help someone in need. He was proud of his family and dearly loved his many friends and his loyal dog, Frank. A memorial service and military rites by the Sullivan, Shelburn and Hymera American Legions and the Sullivan Veterans of Foreign Wars will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 12, at the Holmes Memorial Chapel, Sullivan with Revs. Eddie Hammond and Michael Brockway officiating. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. until time of services. A Celebration of Life will follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Sullivan Elks Club. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Southern Care Hospice, 4624 Springhill Rd., Terre Haute, IN 47802 or the Sullivan County Community Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 10, Sullivan, IN 47882 or the Sullivan County Humane Society, 2425 N Section St., Sullivan, IN 47882

A memorial service and military rites by the Sullivan, Shelburn and Hymera American Legions and the Sullivan Veterans of Foreign Wars will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 12, at the Holmes Memorial Chapel, Sullivan with Revs. Eddie Hammond and Michael Brockway officiating. Visitation is 1:30 p.m. until time of services. A Celebration of Life will follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Sullivan Elks Club. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Southern Care Hospice, 4624 Springhill Rd., Terre Haute, IN 47802 or the Sullivan County Community Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 10, Sullivan, IN 47882 or the Sullivan County Humane Society, 2425 N Section St., Sullivan, IN 47882