Donald E. Doby

Donald Doby Obituary

Donald E. (Bill) Doby

SALISBURY - Donald E. (Bill) Doby, 78, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Rowan Regional Medical Center.

He was born Jan. 17, 1930, in Rowan County, a son of the late Sadie Wise Doby and the late George Glen Doby. Mr. Doby was educated in Rowan County schools, retired from PPG Industries in Lexington and was a member of Providence Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Doby was preceded in death by brothers George Glen Doby, Jr. and Harold H. Doby; and infant son Donald Wayne Doby.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dollie Seaford Doby, whom he married Sept. 2, 1950; daughters Donna Crowell, Salisbury, Debbie Snider, Lexington, Fay McCoy of Cleveland, Tina Corriher, Salisbury and Cathy Goode, Virginia; son Donald E. (Billy) Doby, Jr., Lexington; brother Carl C. Doby, Salisbury; 17 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.

Service: 7 p.m. Friday, June 6 at James C. Lyerly Chapel conducted by Rev. Sy Ponds.

Visitation: 5:30-7 p.m. Friday at Lyerly Funeral Home.

Burial: Mr. Doby will be laid to rest at Rowan Memorial Park where the family will gather for a private good-bye.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rowan County Senior Services, 1120-A S. Martin Luther King Ave., Salisbury, NC 28144; or Abundant Living Adult Day Services Inc., 1416-A S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., Salisbury, NC 28144.

The family would like to thank the employees of Abundant Living and the Rowan County Senior Services for their help and care.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Jun. 5, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Doby

11 Entries

Terry Penley

June 8, 2008

To Mrs. Doby and family, I only knew Mr. Doby for a little bit over the past year and I just wanted to send my best to the family of a man that touched me with his compassion and love for his church and Lord Jesus. I'll miss seeing him, as I know you all will, he always had a special, joyful look about him. May God bless you and comfort you at this time.

Michele Evans

June 6, 2008

Cathy,
I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.

TAFT MCCOY

June 6, 2008

WE WILL MISS BILL. BUT HE HAD
A WONDERFUL WITNESS TO THOSE THAT VISITED HIM. HE
SAID THAT GOD HAD BLESSED HIM IN SO MANY WAYS..ESPECIALLY WITH HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE SAID HE WAS READY TO GO. HIS WITNESS SHOULD MAKE US A BETTER WITNESS.

Tom and Joanne Crowder

June 6, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Jen Osborne

June 5, 2008

My prayers are with the family and I am truly sorry for your loss. One thing that was evident through Bill's life was that he loved the Lord and wanted to serve him with every ounce if his being. The last few times when he was at church and Sy called on him to pray I remember him asking the Lord to forgive him for not being as faithful to his church as he should be. I remember thinking what an awesome testimony that is to be that in love with Jesus, I want to be that dedicated to the things of the Lord. What an amazing man he was and still is and the one thing that we can find comfort in is that beyond a shadow of a doubt I know he heard those words, "Well Done thy good and faithful servant." He is in heaven with Jesus looking down over all of you and we have the reassurance that if we trust Christ as our Lord and Savior we will see him again someday. It's not goodbye, it's just see you later. I love you all and am praying for you.

ADDY CRAKER

June 5, 2008

WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU WE WILL MISS BILL AS WE KNOW YOU WILL LOVE YOU. TOM AVIS & ADDY

Donald (Buddy) Doby

June 5, 2008

Tina, Cathy, Billy, Donna, Faye and Debbie my love and prayers go out to each of you and your families. We had wonderful times at the beach every year growing up and those memories are very vivid and clear. I, as a matter of fact, was named after Bill. We sure did love our uncle!

Marlene Lingerfelt

June 5, 2008

You all are in my prayers.Bill will be truely missed.Love you Dollie!

Teri Hart

June 5, 2008

Samantha, I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm here if you need any thing just let me know.
Love you girl. Teri

Heidi Hatley

June 5, 2008

Tina, you and your family have my deepest sympathy, my prayers are with you. I do know how hard this is!

Denene Wagner Johnson

June 5, 2008

i am so sorry for your loss. i always loved bill. he & dolly were like 2nd parents when cathy & I were in school. if there is anything i can do, please let me know. 704-279-4233. you are in my thoughts & prayers. it's a hard thing to go through, i know all to well, but God will see you through it.

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