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James Bradley Doty Jr.

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DOTY Mr. James Bradley Doty Jr., 76, of 5515 Pine View Drive, Winston-Salem, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born Sept. 27, 1931, in Forsyth County to the late James Bradley Doty Sr. and Rassie Mae Jester Doty. Mr. Doty was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. He was retired from Gravely Tractor in Clemmons and was currently employed part-time with the Winston-Salem school system. Mr. Doty was a member of Calvary Church of the Living God. In addition to his parents, Mr. Doty was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue Doty; son Michael Craig Doty; sister Nancy Vestal; and brother Billy Doty. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law Sonja Flynt and husband Rick of Pilot Mountain; son and fiancee Brian Doty and Tracy Kollman of Winston-Salem; grandchildren Summer and Autumn Doty of King; sisters Sarah Lou Copple of Winston-Salem; Glenda Myers and husband James of Winston-Salem; and Cleo Phelps of Winston-Salem. To Juanita Cromer, a special thank you for the love and care you gave to our father during his illness. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 Monday evening, March 10, at Howell-Nelson Funeral Chapel of Pilot Mountain, with the Rev. Lee DeBusk and the Rev. Larry Neal officiating. Memorials may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made at www.howellfuneralservices.com.
Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Mar. 9, 2008.

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Christy Ellington

March 10, 2008

Brian, Tracy, Summer, Autumn, Sonja and Rick:
It is with great sadness that we extend our deepest sympathies to you for your great loss. Junior was a kind and giving person who was truly dedicated to his family. He will be missed by so many who loved him deeply. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.
Love, Randy, Christy, Jenna, and Chelsea

Ada Lou ( Boyer ) McBride

March 10, 2008

My sincere sympathy to the families of Junior Doty, Jane Phelps, Sarah Lou Copple and Glenda Myers.

Annie Braddy

March 10, 2008

To Bryan Doty and family, you have my heartfelt sympathy. Even though I only met your father a few times. He was always kind. I know that God will see You, Summer, Autumn, and the rest of your family through this difficult time. All you have to do is your lean on and put your trust in him.

Bless you

Barbara Meadows

March 9, 2008

Dear Sonja and the Doty Family,
My sincerest sympathy to all of you in the passing of Mr. Doty. He was a very special, kind man who had a heart of pure gold. He always made my day whenever I saw him with his quick smile and kind words. He was a great daddy to you kids and a wonderful husband to your Mom.
May God bless all of you in your loss.
Peace,
Barbara W. Meadows and Family

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