Robert J Doty

Robert J. “Bob” Doty, age 84 of Bloomington passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospice House. He was born in Bloomington to the late Owen Doty and Mildred Binkley Doty on November 21, 1931. Bob was a 1950 graduate of Bloomington High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After returning to the States he received his Associates Degree in Engineering from Valparaiso Tech and married Dolores Brinson on August 27, 1951, who preceded him in death in July of 1979. Bob started his professional with Hughes Aircraft in Los Angela, California where he worked as a field engineer and traveled extensively throughout the United Sates from Seattle to Washington D.C. and countless points in between. After his departure from Hughes Aircraft, Bob took a correspondence course and successfully completed the requirements to become a real estate broker in Bloomington where he worked with Dick Gibbs in this field for over 17 years. While working in the real estate profession Bob was named Realtor of the Year in 1972; worked with the State Education Committee to form the GRI program with Dr. George Bloom and was in the first graduation class receiving the CRB National Designation as a Managing Broker. After his career in real estate Bob worked at CFC Properties alongside Steve Ferguson, Bill Cook, and Jim Murphy until his retirement in 2004. Bob was involved with many projects including the revitalization of downtown Bloomington, French Lick, West Baden Springs, and the vast growth of the Cook manufacturing capabilities. Bob had numerous memberships and was involved in a wide variety of community service. They included, the Lake Monroe Waste District, 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, Past President of the Stone Belt Shrine, Life Member of the Royal order of Jesters, Board Member of the RHS Water Corporation, the CFC Board of Directors, the Indiana University Varsity Club, the Elks and American Legion, and lastly the First United Methodist Church of Bloomington. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Hallcom Doty whom he married on January 22, 1993; daughters Nadine Davies of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Cynthia Farmer of Fishers, Indiana; step children Mikka Ann Glasser of Bloomington, and Bill Hallcom of Florida. Also surviving are grandchildren Tiffany Farmer Hammerschmidt, Brittani Farmer, Emily Glasser, and Elizabeth Glasser; and great grandchild Mark Hammerschmidt, Jr. Funeral services for Bob will be held Thursday January 14, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church at 11:00AM. Visitation will be held Wednesday January 13, 2016 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 South Old State Road 37 as well as Thursday at the church from 10:00AM until the time of the service at 11:00AM. There will be a Masonic Memorial Service conducted at 7:00PM Wednesday evening at the Allen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children Hospital, First United Methodist Church, or The Monroe County Meals on Wheels. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

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Robert J Doty

November 21, 1931 - January 11, 2016