James Elliot Doescher

1941 - 2021

James Elliot Doescher obituary, 1941-2021, Panama City, MS

BORN

1941

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Wilson Funeral Home - Panama City

214 Airport Road

Panama City, Florida

James Doescher Obituary

James Elliot Doescher (Jim) was born on September 5, 1941 in Cuero, TX and passed away on August 3rd 2021 in Panama City, FL. Jim was the son of Elliot Henry Doescher and Elizabeth Moody Doescher and big brother to Margaret and Carolyn. His family moved to Pascagoula, Mississippi when he was very young, and it is there he considered home. He grew up outdoors-playing baseball, hunting and fishing. He, his sister, "other brother" Sonny Fletcher and other childhood friends often found themselves in story-worthy misadventures that Jim retold throughout his lifetime. Jim is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Davie Harbor Doescher, his daughters Whitney Doescher Mims (Wes) and Noelle Doescher Morrison (Nate) and four grandchildren – Libbie Grace, Evie, Griffin and Elliot and sisters Margaret Doescher and Carolyn Doescher West (Ken). Jim's love of baseball carried him to Mississippi State University where he played first base. From that point on, he was a committed Bulldog fan. Services will be held at Holy Nativity Episcopal Church Pavilion in Panama City, FL on Tuesday August 10th at 10am, ice cream reception to follow. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery on Thursday August 12th at 10am. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Log A Load for Kids https://logaload.org/ or the Mississippi State University Bulldog Club https://msubulldogclub.com/ would be much appreciated. Wilson Funeral Home 214 Airport Road, Panama City, FL 32405 850-785-5272 www.wilsonfuneralhome.net

Published by Mississippi Press from Aug. 5 to Aug. 8, 2021.
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Jim was a good friend from our St. Regis days. We first met in Jacksonville, but worked much more closely together in Pensacola. I suppose Jim had "down" days like others, but none were ever apparent to me. He was always upbeat, humorous, and serious when appropriate. My goodness, he had such good stories and told them so well. I still have some hunting articles (scope, vest, etc.) bought when Jim and I were shopping together in 1984. I still tell folks, "Doescher talked me into buying this. Glad he did." My sympathies to the family. He was a good man.

GUERRY DOOLITTLE

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August 10, 2021

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August 7, 2021

Commendations on your distinguished service in the Vietnam War. May God's healing hands touch hurting hearts during this time of deep sorrow. May the peace of the Holy Spirit comfort the Doescher family as they pay tribute to the life, love, and legacy LT Jim Doescher leaves behind. I wish you fair winds and following seas on this your greatest journey. For your family, we express our deepest sympathy. Jim and I were members of the Toastmasters and other organizations. Godspeed.

Lt. Col. Michael H. Sarra, USA {ret.)

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August 7, 2021

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August 7, 2021

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Holy Nativity Episcopal Church Pavilion

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Biloxi National Cemetery

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