William Doxey

William C. Doxey KNOTTS ISLAND - William Colin Doxey, 98, died Sept. 10, 2009, at Seaside Nursing Home. He was born Oct. 9, 1910, in Currituck, N.C., to the late Isaac Doxey and Mollie Sears Doxey. Colin grew up on Mackey Island, N.C., and spent many years there. During his time, Joseph P. Knapp arranged for Colin to attend school in New Jersey to become a duckologist. In 1945, he built his home on Knotts Island and worked as a carpenter his remaining adult life. His love of life hobby was raising a garden year-round and giving away its fruits of labor to family and friends. Colin was predeceased by his loving wife, Zora W. Doxey and his sister, Clara D. Irving of Knotts Island. Left to cherish his memory are his sister, Louise D. Falconer of Virginia Beach; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Knotts Island Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Frank Jennings and the Rev. David Cunningham. Viewing will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church prior to the funeral. Burial will follow in Knotts Island Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Knotts Island United Methodist Church. Twiford's Funeral Home, Chesapeake, will be handling the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.