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James Doty Obituary
James graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelors in Computer Engineering and the University of Central Florida with a Masters in Computer Engineering. He was a software engineer and systems engineer for many years, starting his own consulting firm, Singletree Enterprises. James was an Eagle Scout who enjoyed sharing hiking, orienteering, camping, and scouting with his son Oliver. He enjoyed going to the theme parks with his family, boating, playing board games, cooking, and traveling. He was an active member of the community, volunteering for local campaigns and moderating local forums. He also loved going to soccer, football, and basketball games. James had a wonderful sense of humor, a curiosity and enthusiasm for life, and a drive to help others and make a difference which will be missed by all who met him.
Surviving are his wife Crystal Doty and son Oliver Doty (Melbourne Beach, FL); mother/father Bonnie and Ormond Doty (Melbourne Beach, FL); brothers John Doty (Ft. Wayne) and Steve Doty (Baltimore, MD); sister-in-law Ruth Doty (Ft. Wayne); aunts/uncles: Steve and Janeen Axtell (Eudora, KS), Alice and Neil Candelaria (Albuquerque, NM); nephew Anthony Doty (Ft. Wayne); mother/father-in-law Mary and Richard Langenbrunner (Lenoir, NC); and a host of cousins and many dear and devoted friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 24 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Buggs Funeral Home in Melbourne, Florida. Memorials to the UCF Foundation or Florida State Parks.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Doty
Phil "Pip" and Emmett Smith
September 27, 2024
Sending love from Indiana. James was a good friend and a near constant during our years at Purdue. He's played an important role in our lives and always lifted our spirits when he was around.
Oliver doty
September 24, 2024
I miss him so much as his son it hurts to much to see gone god bless him and his soul
Bhavik Shah
September 24, 2024
I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Wishing you and your family strength, courage and peace.
Robert Daniels
September 24, 2024
My deepest sympathy to Crystal and Oliver. May you and your family find comfort in this time of sorrow.
Ian Holloway
September 23, 2024
Angela and I are deeply sorry for your loss, and we are thankful for the memories and the time together at Purdue. Please know that our thoughts and hearts are with you.
Sara Kambouris
September 23, 2024
Our deepest condolences in your family's loss and much respect for all the good work he completed in this Life.
Rob Proctor
September 23, 2024
I knew James for years through FACE, his other projects while at Harris, and through our shared love of Scouting. My condolences to his family and to all who knew him. May the great scouts of all scouts be with us until we meet again.
Jeffry Howington
September 23, 2024
I really appreciated James' efforts within the FACE Consortium. I'm saddened to hear of his passing. I pray for comfort to the family during this time.
Alicia Taylor
September 23, 2024
I really enjoyed working with James for several years through the FACE Consortium. He was always willing to do whatever was needed. He is missed. Condolenses to his family.
Ken Shurboff
September 22, 2024
I remember while white water rafting new river Gorge James didn´t care for our prepackaged hiking food kept box of Froot Loops in his dad`s truck sneaking Froot Loops. He locked the keys in the truck luckily the week before I replaced the regulators in my truck and I knew how to break into his truck brother quickly, Orman was not happy with him, but you have to laugh about it. It was funny. He was also my go to guy for every time I messed up my laptop. He actually told me that there was places that I should never dwell again in the operating system, but he was nice about it. It´s a tragic loss. He was a wonderful individual so sad.
Abel Guerra
September 21, 2024
My deepest condolences James and your family will be in our prayers.
Dustin Hamm
September 21, 2024
James and I were in BSA Troop 460 together in Fort Wayne, IN. So very sorry for your loss!
September 21, 2024
My sincere condolences. Your neighbor at 330 Pompano. Vicci Vaughn
Travis & Ashley Zimmerman
September 21, 2024
We are sending our love to the Doty family. James was a dear friend and we are grateful for the many happy memories from our time in Florida.
Bill Richman (Troop 460)
September 21, 2024
May God comfort you and your family. I messaged James not long ago because I was at our old Scout camp where he used to work and saw his name signed on one of the canoe paddles. He was a big reason I got so involved with scouting and got involved with Camp Chief Little Turtle. He was an amazing mentor. I´m sorry to hear of his loss, and I will always remember him.
Steven and Janeen Axtell
September 21, 2024
We will miss James very much. He was a boating buddy, weather expert, and Democratic ally. Most of all he was a great friend that would give you the shirt off his back to make you happy. RIP James.
Michael Perrotta
September 20, 2024
Our Sincere Condolences to the Doty Family - You are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Chris Kane
September 20, 2024
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have lost a spouse much too soon so I understand how you feel.
Shawnna McGhee
September 20, 2024
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Shawnna McGhee
September 20, 2024
Kyle and I are sending condolences to the Doty family for this devastating loss. So many great memories from Northrop to Purdue, playing RockBand and eating out to amazing weddings. James, you will be missed and we are grateful for the fun and happy memories. Love, Kyle and Shawnna McGhee
Joe Carter
September 19, 2024
So sorry for your loss as I just found out. May GOD's hands give you comfort.
Marla Del Rio
September 19, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was much loved ❤
Cindy Floto
September 17, 2024
I remember when James was 3 or 4 he could name the streets to go from his house to ours.
Bonnie put signs all over the house to teach him to read. James was incredibly smart, funny, a good friend and a kind soul. I will miss him very much.
Richard Floto
September 17, 2024
We're so sorry for your loss. You are good friends to us and we're devastated about what happened. Please accept our condolences.
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Oliver Doty
September 14, 2024
I’m his son Oliver I miss him very much
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