Robert Samuel Doughty Jr.

Robert Samuel Doughty Jr., 78, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Monday, Aug. 27, 2012, at Highland Health Care in Bella Vista. He was born on March 10, 1934, in Fort Fairfield, Maine, to Robert S. Doughty Sr. and Gertrude M. Sprague Doughty. He was educated in Fort Fairfield School, graduating from high school in 1952, entering the military service, both through the Guard and active duty. Following the service during the Korean War, he entered college at Aroostook State Teachers College (now University of Maine at Presque Isle). In 1974, Bob and his family moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where Bob took over the responsibilities of owner/manager of an insurance/security business for a major carrier. In about 1985, Bob left the carrier during a major reorganization of the carrier, and opened his ship and was incorporate under the name R.S. Doughty Associates Limited. Bob and Nadine decided to consolidate all their homes into one retirement home in Bella Vista, Ark. His favorite activity was golfing and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Nadine; his three sons, Kent Doughty, Kerby Doughty, Terry Doughty; three daughters, Barbara Ireland, Becky Rattray, Kelli Doughty; five stepsons, Michael Perkins, David Perkins, Dan Shutt, Dave Shutt and Bill Shutt; two brothers, Don Doughty, Dale Doughty; sister, Linda Ireland; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. A gathering will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, at the Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bella Vista Library. Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.