William Leslie "Bill" Doe

1939 - 2022

BORN

1939

DIED

2022

William Doe Obituary

Name: Memorial service for William Leslie "Bill" Doe
Start: 2022-06-23T15:00:00.000Z
Location: The McDougald Funeral Home

Belton, S.C. - William Leslie Doe, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home in South Carolina, June 8, 2022. William, also fondly known as "Bill" or "John" Doe, was a decorated veteran who joined the U.S. Navy in August 1958, and spent the next 20 years active duty, retiring in April 1978. During his years of dedicated service, he earned many commendations.

He started out his naval career as an engineman, then became a diver and then changed his rate to machinist mate. He was also chief of the boat. His final naval role was as a sub-school instructor at building 88 in Groton. John was a life member of the Holland Club, FRA and VFW.

John met and married his sweetheart, Lois Joy Watson, Aug. 8, 1964. They had two beautiful daughters and the Navy transferred them many times. John's second career spanned 1979 - 1996, with some consulting afterwards. During that time, he was instrumental in so many roles designing and building submarines at Electric Boat in Groton. In addition to the many military organizations John belonged to, he was also very proud of his 56-year membership in the Fraternal Organization of the Masons.

However, the roles he took the most pride and joy in were the ones of husband, father and "Grampy." Some of the things he enjoyed most were fishing, camping, hunting and sports (as a young man). In later years, golfing, volunteering (Habitat for Humanity, Ledyard Fair, Vets Helping Vets and Sub Vets), woodworking, traveling and ALWAYS spending time with family and friends. In his final years in South Carolina, he spent his time riding with Grammy on his golf cart around the farm, "Finally Home Acres," rocking on the porch while watching wildlife and making memories with his five grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his mother Ruth Wake Doe-Korb; and his father Thomas Doe. He is survived by his wife Lois Doe; daughters, Leslie Doe-Koehler (Joe) of Belton, S.C., Wendy Doe-Abrams (Russ) of Medway, Mass.; grandchildren, Kassandra Koehler, Keegan Koehler, Rachel Abrams, Ryan Abrams and Jillian Abrams; sister Phyllis Gooden of Littleton, Colo.; and brothers, Phil Doe (Paula) of Littleton, Colo., and Mike Doe of Las Vegas, Nev.

The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at the McDougald Funeral Home. The Committal Service will follow at 1 p.m. at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to Vets Helping Vets Anderson, P.O. Box 265, Anderson, SC 29622. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting WWW.MCDOUGALDFUNERALHOME.COM.

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Published by The Day on Jun. 12, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for William Doe

4 Entries

John Hammond

June 6, 2023

It's difficult to believe that it's been a year since John's passing. This anniversary not only reminds me of the sadness of learning of his passing, but also of the many stories that John told which brings a smile to my face. It reminds me how lucky I was to have know John and Lois and how friendly they were towards a young engineering graduate from Virginia who was a long way from home. My hope is that all who knew John remember him with fondness and it brings a smile to your face. My guess is how John would have wanted it.

Charles Bryant

July 5, 2022

I am sorry to hear of Bills passing. Bill worked in my group ( Air Systems ) for several years. He was always upbeat and loved to share his stories with the new hires. I enjoyed my time with Bill as we were in the EBAC golfing league, he was a much better golfer than I was, but we had lots of fun. I had lost touch with him after he retired and am pleased to hear he had a long retirement and was able to do so much with his family, truly a blessing.

John Hammond

July 3, 2022

I was sorry to hear of John´s passing. He was a mentor and friend to me and countless other young engineers at Electric Boat. He and Lois welcomed me to their home for Thanksgiving dinner my first year in New England. When I accidentally broke off a piece of their spider plant he told me to take it and grow a plant for myself. I still have that spider plant 40+ years later. He would loan "Sweetpea" his green Datsun pickup truck with a rough ride and less than perfect brakes to anyone who needed it. The second time that you needed to come to a stop you knew to start braking plenty early. He had a mechanical aptitude that was second to none and could fix anything mechanical just by looking at the parts. He kept us rolling on the floor with his funny stories from his Navy days especially the one about shining a flashlight into the bunk of one of his sleeping shipmates and playing the sound of a speeding steam locomotive to teach him to stop being late to relive him from watch. I understand it had the desired effect. I´m sure everyone who worked with John would have similar stories to tell. He was one of the good guys and a great role model. From the stories he would tell about raising his family it was clear that family was important to him. I offer my condolences to Lois, Leslie and Wendy.

Jeffery and Ruth Toler

June 10, 2022

Lois ,Leslie and Wendy and families, sorry about John passed. I remember he taught me a lot of things and helped me several times. I knew he had big heart and good friend of my family since l was little boy. Rest in peace John and God Blesses

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