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He was born January 18, 1943, in Wheeling, W.Va., to Lee and Mina Doty, along with siblings Tom, Barbara, Karen and Bruce. In Warwood High School, he met his bride of 45 years, Sandra Kay Bowman Doty, who preceded him in death. Their children are Kim (Ryan) Greene, Scott (Annie) Doty, and Tammy (Paul) Kerila; and their grandchildren are Lindsey, Nicolette, Mitchell, Alexis, Sean and Amanda.
Together, they owned and operated The Eye Gallery in McMurray for many years, which still stands today. Jim enjoyed the constant parade of friends/patients that came through the door each day. He was a friend to all, routinely going above and beyond to care for them. He was generous to a fault, and loved by all. A true craftsman at heart, he could build or fix anything. He had a love for coffee, boating, and cookies. He was known as "Pap" to Randall, Madison and Alyssa, the children of Danny (April) Beatty and Shelly (Colin) Saluja. He received this nickname later in life by finding love again and is survived by Karen Beatty, his companion of many years. Their bond was a testament to the heart's ability to love fully again.
Funeral arrangements by BEINHAUERS. Friends and family are welcome at 2828 Washington Road, McMurray, (724) 941-3211, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, where a funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 20. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Gardens. Jim will forever be "absolutely fabulous, couldn't be any better," as he was known to say.
Memorial donations can be made, in his name, to The Donnell House, 10 Leet Street, Washington, PA 15301 (https://concordialm.org/charitable-giving/).
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family, Gods Blessings, Barb and Jack Crawford
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