Douglas D. Garth, Sr., “DK” of Dayton was born June 9, 1933 in Lexington, KY answered the call of the Lord on Monday February 8, 2021. He was a graduate of Lexington Dunbar H.S. and attended KY State Univ. He retired at the Univ. of KY as a Building Engineer in 1978. DK, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was an avid golfer and enjoyed reciting poems. His favorite line was, “I ain’t lying to you”! He was preceded in death by father, Douglas D. Garth; mother, Lucy Garth (James) Parker. He is survived by (2) sons, Douglas (Nancy) Garth, Jr. and Dwight (Linda deceased) Garth; daughter, Wilma (Joseph) Owmby; (4) grandchildren, (9) great grandchildren and special friend, Barbara Rutledge of many years and a host of other family members and friends. Graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm, Friday, February 12, 2021, at West Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6722 Hemple Rd., Moraine, OH 45418. Interment: West Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 4520 Salem Ave. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420.