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William T. Doughtie Sr. EURE - William Thomas "Sonny" Doughtie Sr., 75, of the Eure Loop Road, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 in Sentara Obici Hospital, Suffolk. Mr. Doughtie was born in Gates County and was the son of the late Arthur Thomas and Nellie Eure Doughtie. A retired pipefitter supervisor from Norfolk Naval Shipyard, he was a member of Eure Christian Church and an honorary member of the White Oak Hunt Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Eure Pope. Surviving are his wife of more than 56 years, Mabel Daniels Doughtie; a son, Tommy Doughtie and wife Cheryl of Eure; two sisters, Emily Eure of Chesapeake of Erma Leigh Eure of Gatesville; and two grandchildren, Will and Bobbi Leigh Doughtie. A funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in the chapel of Miller Funeral Home, 304 Main St., Gatesville, by the Revs. Wayne Gardner and Billy Presley. Burial will follow in the family plot at Eure Christian Church Cemetery. Friends may join the family Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home and all other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the Gates County Rescue Squad, 016 U.S. Hwy. 158 E., Gatesville, NC 27938 or the Eure Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Tom Powell, 169 Powell Lane, Eure, NC 27935. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Dec. 26, 2010.

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Michelle Hollimon

January 11, 2011

I am going to miss Mr. doughtie so much. I meet you when you was a patient at Sentara Obici Hospital. Became very close to him and his family. I just found out about his pasting. If there anything i can do for the family please let me know. My prayers are with each and everyone of you. Michelle Hollimon (Sentara Obici Hospital) If you need to reach me my number is 757-338-1589

January 7, 2011

Im going to miss our long trips with him. He was my favorite person to pick up and a great man. I will always remember Mr.D
Cory Morton (former FirstMed employee)

December 31, 2010

I will truly miss Mr. Doughtie...I took him alot to dialysis from home to Suffolk. He was my favorite person to pickup. He will be missed alot.
Bobby Dillard(former) First Med employee

Cathy Horton & Red

December 28, 2010

We are so sorry for the lost of Sonny, many happy memories will always stay in our hearts.

Jerry Sheppard

December 27, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
He watch over me as a first year apprentice at NNSY in 1974. I was 21 years old and Sonny was my supervisor in the pipe shop. He was the best supervisor and friend during my career at NNSY. I'm sorry for your lose of such a good man and person. I think of him often.

Rita Felton

December 27, 2010

We are so sorry to hear to hear of Sonny leaving us , he will be greatly missed by every one. When I told my sons he was gone . they said no mom, cause they didn't know his real name William. I said Sonny. It was hard.

December 26, 2010

We extend our deepest condolences and sympathy to Sonny's wife and family for the fond memories we have of this fine gentlemen. Ron and Anita(Parker)Bower

Becky Edens

December 26, 2010

My heart and thoughts are with you at this time. Let your heart rest in our
Heavenly Father’s hands. He loves you very much as do I! I’ll see you soon.

Eva and Denise Harness

December 26, 2010

Frances and family. We were sorry to hear of Sonny's passing. Sonny was a great guy; one we will never forget. Our visits to Aunt Sally's would not have been the same if it weren't for seeing Sonny there from time to time. May he rest in peace and may all the joyous memories help ease your pain over time. Deep Sympathy.

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