Therell Douglas "Doug" Hoblit

Therell Douglas “Doug” Hoblit, age 71 of Troy, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.  Doug was born in Piqua on June 4, 1955 to the (late) Therell Raymond & Betty Jo (Clark) Hoblit; was a graduate of Covington High School, Class of 1973; received a Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering; and received a Master’s of Divinity Degree.  He retired as an Engineer at Midmark in Versailles and had previously worked at Hobart for many years. Doug was a member and Elder at Koinos Church in Troy and Awakenings Christian Fellowship in Piqua, where they serve the homeless, broken and the addicted.  Doug enjoyed playing the bass guitar and mentoring young people with music at his church, where he loved worshiping the Lord.  He enjoyed going on walks and car rides with his dogs, Kaspar, Sassie, and AJ.  Preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter; infant son, Joshua Douglas Hoblit; father-in-law, J.T. DeWitt Jr.; and brother-in-law, Joseph DeWitt,III.  Doug is survived by his wife of 45 years, Iva J. DeWitt-Hoblit; “adopted daughters”, Paige Hoblit, Marina and Jacque; siblings, Lora & James Schell of Radcliff, KY, Steven Hoblit of New Carlisle, Melinda & Jared Rex of Minden, Nevada, Jeffrey & Kimberly Hoblit of Alvin, TX, and Daniel & Damita Hoblit of Covington; mother-in-law, Leisa DeWitt of Louisiana; brother-in-law, Daniel & Elidia AnnE Dewitt of Louisiana; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday at Koinos Church, 722 Grant Street, Troy with Pastors Bryan Barnes, Jonathan Newman, and Matt Wendel officiating.  Interment Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington.  Visitation 6-8 PM Friday at the church.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Awakenings Christian Fellowship, 312 N. Wayne Street, Piqua, OH 45356.  Condolences may be shared with the family at www.stockerfraley.com.

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