James Michael "Mike" Doughrity

James Michael "Mike" Doughrity, 60, of Franklin, Indiana, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mike was born on May 7, 1963 in Mayfield, Kentucky, to James "Terry" and Judy Kathryn (Carlisle) Doughrity.

Mike worked at Caterpillar Inc. as an engineer for 15 years. He loved and cherished his baby, "Daisy May," and was known for his passion for drag racing. He will be dearly missed.

Mike is survived by his wife, Sherrie (Burton) Doughrity of Franklin, Indiana; a daughter, Crystal (White) Ware and her husband Trenton Ware of Webster County, Kentucky; a son, Justin White and his wife, Amber White, of Franklin, Indiana; five granddaughters and two grandsons; a sister, Tammy Doughrity and her fiancé, Kenneth Smith of Wingo, Kentucky.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Terry and Judy Doughrity, and his grandparents, Wayne and Elizabeth Daughrity, and John and Lorraine Carlisle.

A visitation will be held on 4 - 8 p.m. (ET) Monday, September 18, 2023, at Jessen Funeral Home & Simple Cremation ~ Whiteland Chapel. A funeral service will be held on at 5 p.m. (ET) Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the funeral home with visitation from 3 p.m. until the funeral hour.

Mike will be laid to rest on at 11 a.m. (CDT) Wednesday, Sept 20, 2023, at Spence Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Mayfield, Kentucky following a graveside service.

Arrangements entrusted to Jessen Funeral Home & Simple Cremation ~ Whiteland Chapel. 729 N. US Highway 31, Whiteland, IN 46184. (317) 535-6880. www.jessenfuneralhome.com.