Don was born June 22, 1931, in Nashville, to the late Marion Fredrick and Sophia E. Doty. He was a self-employed farmer and was a previous committee member of ASC and Grassland, Inc. He enjoyed going to auctions and was a collector of many things. He loved Ford tractors, horses, and cattle.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda Doty, whom he married July 23, 1971; children, Donald “Bud” (Angela) Doty of Coshocton, Darryl (Linda) Doty of Shreve, Denise Doty of Holly Springs, N.C., Michael Getz of Chicago, Ill., and Charles (Shey) Getz of Garner, N.C.; 11 grandchildren, Todd and Ashley Doty, Eric Ames, April Stout, Bryan Doty, Renee Lewis, Desiree VanWicklin, Kayla Ketrick and Stephanie, Mic and Dylan Getz; eight great-grandchildren; and sister, Dorothy Ogi of Glenmont.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Doty.
Services were held Feb. 5, at Alexander Funeral Home, Millersburg, with Rev. Joanna Lance officiating. Burial will be in Nashville Cemetery.
Family suggests memorial contributions be made to Holmes County Hospice, 931 Wooster Rd., Millersburg 44654; or the Nashville Fire Department.
Published: February 7, 2011









