Plant City Observer

Obituary: Arthur “Doug” Coutts

Arthur “Doug” Coutts, 83, died Tuesday, May 17, 2016. 

Mr. Coutts was born in Jacksonville and retired from CSX Railroad. 

He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Tampa. He was a United States Navy veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a NARVE member and enjoyed woodcrafting and fishing. 

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Phyllis L. Coutts; sons, Douglas W. Coutts and Dean D. Coutts (Kari); daughters, Debbie J. Modlin (James), Mindy A. Fearon (Korbin) and Laura Laisure (Don); grandchildren, Josh, Mandie, Ashley, Megan, Jesse, Madison, Haidyn, Hollyn, Darus, Rose and Daria; and great-grandchildren, Matthew, Ethan, Aiden and Jayden. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Herman W. Coutts. 

A funeral service was held May 24, at Wells Memorial Funeral Home and Event Center in Plant City. Burial followed at Mt. Enon Cemetery in Plant City. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran School, 3712 W. El Prado Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33629. 

Online condolences may be made at WellsMemorial.com. 

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