Charles E. Doolittle, 81, of Mansfield, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Born October 5, 1936 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Charley and Irean (Fralich) Doolittle.
Charles was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War and worked as an operating engineer in the construction industry. He was a devoted Christian whose primary concern in life was doing jail ministry.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara (Hale) Doolittle; eight children, Vicki Lynn Horsley, Robert (Dusty) Horsley, Tina (Stefano) Horsley, Diana (Bart) Rothenburger, Charley "Bud" Doolittle, Chris Doolittle, Todd (Jackie) Horsley and Toby (Tammy) Doolittle; 15 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two sisters, Della Slaughter and Doretta Spurway.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
There will be no calling hours or services.
The Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is honored to serve the family