OBITUARIES
WINDER NEWS, 26 JULY 1945:
H. H. DOGGETT, 99, PASSES AT HOME OF GRANDDAUGHTER
Henry H. Doggett, 99, died at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. H. C. Johnson near Statham on July 20 at 7 a.m. following an illness of several months. He had lived in the community his entire life time. He was a veteran of the War Between the States and the last surviving member of his father's immediate family. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Shady Doggett.
Funeral rites which were largely attended were held from the Hebron Church in Oconee County on July 22 at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Otis McNeal as the officiating minister. Brief graveside rites were conducted by the American Legion.
Two children survive, Mrs. J. A. Puckett, Athens, Georgia and F. A. Doggett, Oxford, Georgia. Fourteen grandchildren, 23 great grand children, and one great-great grandson also survive. The Williams and Kelley Funeral Home conducted arrangements.
OCONEE ENTERPRISE, 27 JULY 1945:
Last Veteran Of Civil War In Oconee is Dead
Henry Doggett of Statham, passed away at his home Saturday after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Doggett, because of his lovable personality, kindness and generosity to all with whom he was associated, was known and called "Pappy" by his family and countless friends throughout northeast, Ga.
Henry Hillman Doggett joined the forces of the Confederacy at the age of sixteen, serving with Major Cook's battalion from Clarke county. After the war he returned to Oconee county where he was married to Miss Alma Belle Ward, who preceded him in death by 8 years.
"Pappy remained actively engaged in his farm interests until about ten years ago when his eyes began to fail him and he was forced to retire.
However, he never lost interest in the affairs of his state and the nation. He was much concerned about the present war and followed its progress closely. Mentally alert to the end, he sat upon his bed and discussed the Japanese War with his family a few days before his death.
Funeral services were held at the home of H. C. Johnson, at 2 o'clock (CWT). Burial followed in the Griffith cemetery, Oconee county.
Surviving Mr. Doggett are two children, Mrs. J. A. Puckett, Athens, and F. A. Doggett, Oxford, Ga., fourteen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson.
*Indicates direct ancestor.
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