Wendell Detty

Wendell O. Detty, 74, of Chillicothe, died at 7:10am, March 13, 2015, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born November 16, 1940, in Ross County to the late James R. and Mary Evelyn (Southward) Detty. He is survived by his sisters Jesscoetta Hawk; Bernice Duffy, both of Chillicothe; and Elaine, of Texas; brothers James L. Detty and Marvin L. Detty, both of Chillicothe; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters Gloria Miller and Von Moore. Mr. Detty worked as a groundskeeper and landscaper. He served his country in the US Marine Corps where he proudly completed 3 tours in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, Post 108; the American Legion, Post 62; and the DAV. Wendell enjoyed cooking as a hobby. Military graveside services conducted by the Ross Co. Veterans Honor Guard will be held at 1:00pm Monday in Greenlawn Cemetery, Soldiers Square.
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