JOHNNY H. DULIN

JOHNNY H. DULIN, age 88, of Troy, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit in Troy.  He was born on March 17, 1927 in West Liberty, KY to the late Bazie and Vannie (Price) Dulin.  His wife, Thelma Irene (Cantrell) Dulin, survives.

Johnny is also survived by three daughters: LaDonna (Harold) Montgomery of Bay Springs, MS, Deborah Curtis of Troy and Yvonne Noel of Celina; two sons: John (Janice Recher) Dulin of Vandalia, OH and Rick (Cathy) Dulin of Sidney, OH; nine sisters: Delena Shaver of West Liberty, KY, Lella (Gerald) Drake of Campton, KY,  Louressa (David) Anderson of Piqua, OH, Nola (James) Sargent of Middletown, OH, Lola (James) Johnson of Campton, KY, Earlina (Charles) Ferrell of Troy, OH, Sue (Buel) Cantrell of West Liberty, KY and Shirley (Chris) Long of Elizabethtown, KY; one brother: Bazie Dulin, Jr. of West Liberty, KY; thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by daughter: Kimberly Duncan, son: Harley Dulin, brother: Jerry Dulin, sister: Fredah Montgomery and granddaughter: Heather Courtney Dulin.

Johnny attended Peddler Gap Schools and graduated from Morgan County High School.  He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army, where he graduated from European Intelligence School and served in the Honor Guard.  Johnny was a member of the Masonic Lodge #775 in Elkfort, KY.  Johnny was employed by TWA as a Lead Ramp Serviceman before retiring in 1984.  He formerly owned Dulin's Construction Company and Dulin's Restaurant.  Johnny enjoyed his family and woodcarving.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday December 5, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Pastor Denny Cantrell, his nephew, officiating.  Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Troy with Full Military Honors.  Friends may call from 6-8PM on Friday December 4, 2015 at the funeral home. Masonic Services will be held at 7:45PM on Friday December 5, 2015 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County PO Box 502 Troy, Ohio 45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .