Edward “ED” Neal Doty, 80, of Lake Mary, Florida passed away on Monday May 20, 2019 after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Ed received his well-deserved wings. His courage, determination and strength should be a life lesson to us all.
He was a brilliant electrical engineer who worked on the Apollo 11 Shuttle that first brought Americans to the moon. His electrical engineering designs in the biomedical field are still used today in every major hospital throughout the world.
Ed was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 8, 1939. Ed graduated Warren Central High School and earned a BS Degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. Ed went on to work in the Aero Space and Biomedical industries and worked for General Electric and Coulter Electronics throughout his career.
Ed was a talented musician with a love of the trumpet and Jazz music. He began playing the trumpet at an early age. He was a proud member of the Purdue University Marching Band throughout his college years. His passion for playing continued into adult years as he played with several local orchestras.
Most of all Ed was a devoted husband, father and brother. He was humble, kind and a compassionate man who was never without a kind word and a bright smile.
Ed is survived by his loving wife Cyndy, his son Matthew and his other children, Dana and Neal. He is also survived by his siblings, Caroline, Patty, Jeff and three grandchildren.
A Gathering will be held on Saturday May 25, 2019 from 10:00am to 11:00am with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 11:00am at Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn 5000 County Road 46A Sanford, Florida 32771.
As per Ed’s request in lieu of flowers please make donations towards Matthew’s College Fund thru PayPal at: www.paypal.me/matthewIanDoty
or mail checks to Matthew Doty at 5309 Bacara Cove Lake Mary, Florida 32746
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