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Cameron Detty Obituary
CHILLICOTHE: Cameron L. Detty died unexpectedly at his residence on April 1, 2016. He was born on September 4, 1946 in Columbus, Ohio to Willard Cameron and Jewell (Hayth) Detty. He was married to Pamela R. Sharp on November 4, 1967.
He is survived by his wife, Pam, his mother Jewell Dickerson, of Waverly; his daughter, Stacia Bouillion (Shawn Skaggs) of Frankfort, his son Cory Detty (Thao Le) of Anchorage, Alaska; grandchildren Jill and Drew Bouillion; former son-in-law, Jamey Bouillion of Chillicothe; five sisters: Lynn (James "Butch") Smith of Polk City, Florida, Karen Hartley of Kissimmee, Florida, Jean Dickerson of Waverly, Susie (Tom) Allie of Chillicothe and Gala Bender of Logan; sisters-in-law Betsy (Robert) Swepston of Kingston, Diane Lytle of Atlanta, Georgia; aunts Verna Fry of Mt. Vernon, Rose (Harry) Benson of Chillicothe and an uncle, Larry (Nancy) Detty of Chillicothe; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Detty, step-father, Gene Dickerson and step-mother, Thelma Detty.
Cam graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1964. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps (1966-1968). He was a Vietnam Veteran and was awarded the Purple Heart.
After 40 years he retired from I.B.E.W., Local 575. He was a member and Past Post Commander of American Legion Post 62, AmVets Post 4; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 108; Eagles Aerie #600, served for several years on the Ross County Labor Council and was a Kentucky Colonel.
Cam enjoyed deer hunting, mushroom hunting, and playing golf. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Pap loved watching his grandkids, Jill and Drew, participate in their school activities. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Paint Valley Local Schools, 7454 US Rt. 50, Bainbridge, OH 45612, to support cross country, band, girls basketball, track and softball.
Military graveside services, conducted by the Ross Co. Veterans Honor Guard, will be held at 11:00am Tuesday in Twin Twp. Cemetery with Pastor B. Jay Dailey officiating. Friends may call Monday from 4-8pm at Haller Funeral Home & Crematory. His online guestbook is available at www.HallerFuneralHome.com
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mike reed
April 4, 2016
our sympathy to the family of a huge great man, we hunted together worked together for many years. one wonders why some are tken so early and we are left behind, i guess god has more work for us to do. it has been many years since i have seen the big guy but have a lot of good memories to keep him in my heart, may god bless pam and the whole family.
Mary Downs
April 4, 2016
Pam, So sorry about Cam. If you need anything, please let me know.
Love, Mary
Tricia Skinner
April 3, 2016
Pam,
Stewart and I are so very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are praying for you and your family.
With much love,
Stewart and Tricia Skinner
Midge
April 3, 2016
Jewel & Family ...I am so sorry for your loss..God bless you all....Love...Midge
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