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ROBERT FRANKLIN DOLL
PORTSMOUTH — Robert Franklin Doll, son of Arthur and Claire, deceased, gently passed away in the loving care of Hospice of Cincinnati on Sunday, April 8, 2018. Robert "Bob" was a basketball coach and teacher at Portsmouth High School from 1968 to when he retired by 1995. He played basketball for PHS and Miami University where he started his coaching career after serving for the Army V-Corp. He went onto coach for Northwestern University, Kent State and Niles McKinley before returning to Portsmouth. He is survived by his brother Richard Doll and was the brother of David Doll (decd), Jack Doll (decd), and Vicky Ensinger (decd). He is survived by the mother of his children, Jean Wright whose children are Thomas Arthur Doll (Rebecca), Lynn Ann Doll, Lee Ann Doll and Kimberly Doll Burns (Michael). Grandchildren who are, Alexis Spence (Josh), Lauren Hill (Matt), Myra Holloway (Eric), Charlie Doll (Jess) Stuart Doll and step-grandchild Philip Hill, Denver Robison, Galen Robison, Jena Robison, Patrice DiPasquale, Aviana DiPasquale, and Abby Burns. His great-grandchildren are Jackson Hill, Jocelyn Hill, Ayden Spence, Savannah Holloway, Lincoln Holloway, Cohen Doll, Daxon Doll, Killian Robison and step grandchildren Alice Annis-Hill and Maxton Hill.
Services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 12th, 2018 at Melcher Funeral Home in Portsmouth, with graveside military rites provided by the American Legion, James Dickey Post #23 at Scioto Burial Park in McDermott.
A visitation will be held at Melcher Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm, and again one hour before the service on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, a college scholarship has been set up in memory of Coach Bob Doll. Donations (tax deductible) can be mailed to: The Scioto County Foundation, P.O. Box 911, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. In memory of Coach Bob Doll, this college scholarship fund will benefit both a boys basketball player and/or boys golf player at Portsmouth City High School. Thank you for your donation.
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William Bradley
December 12, 2019
I had the honor of playing basketball for coach Bob Doll at Niles McKinley high school in 1967-1968. He was a great teacher and motivator, and by far the best coach Ive ever had. He was one of the biggest influences in my life onworking hard and becoming successful at whatever career I chose. Rest In Peace, Coach.
-Dr.William L Bradley
JoAndes McNamara
April 16, 2018
Sadness fill me with the passing of Robert. He and I became close in the early '80's during my time in Portsmouth. He was kind to me and my Gram, Bernice McNamara. We enjoyed his company very much. He was the closest thing to a brother that my father, Brian, would ever have. My warmest thoughts are with the family.
JoAndes McNamara
Mary Jane McNamara
April 16, 2018
My condolences to Tom, Lee, Lynn and Kim. I have fond memories of Robert when we would be in Portsmouth or at family reunions. He was our Grams nephew and I was always grateful to him for looking out for her when we couldn't.
Kelley McNamara
April 16, 2018
So sorry to hear this, my condolences to the family. Robert was very kind and caring of my Grandmother, his aunt Bernice, and she adored him.
Kelley McNamara
April 15, 2018
Sorry for the loss of a great human being and coach. Have fond memories of Coach . May God Bless his family in their time of loss.
Dave Welton
anna smith
April 10, 2018
wonderful teacher, wonderful person, sorry for your loss
sarah Rapp
April 10, 2018
sorry for your loss a great guy
prayer for the family
Sarah Rapp
Springfield, Oh
Michael Martin
April 10, 2018
Sorry to hear of Coach Doll's passing. I have great memories of him on the course. Dr Michael E. Martin MD
Cynthia Anderson Morgan
April 10, 2018
Love and blessings to each of you.
Kim Walters Emshwiller
April 9, 2018
Sending my most sincere condolences and blessings to the Doll family.
Sam Kegley
April 9, 2018
Sorry to hear of Bob Doll's passing. He was a good class member and a good sport.
Sam Kegley. Westerville, Ohio
Anne Tipton
April 9, 2018
Since my dad, Tom Tipton, passed away in June of 2011, Bob always remembered to send a birthday card to my mom, Janice, on Nov, 28, Dad's birthday. So sweet. That thoughtfulness meant so much to us all. Also remember his fondness for pumpkin pie!
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