Joe Doty

Willie Joe Doty departed this life for Heaven on Saturday, November 30, 2013 in his home surrounded by family. Services have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home and a service celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at the Palmer Marler Funeral Home Chapel in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Pastor John Dickey will officiate and Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery in Stillwater, OK.
Joe was born in Connerville, OK on March 13, 1938 and was raised by Valentine Aaron (V.A.) and Achsa (Everett) Doty. He grew up in Stillwater, graduating from Stillwater High School in 1956. After high school, Joe attended Oklahoma A&M. In 1957, Joe chose to leave school and serve his country by joining the U.S. Marines, Joe was honorably discharged from the Marines in 1963.
While in the service, Joe married the love of his life, Phyllis Absher on October 9, 1959 in Stillwater. They resided in the Stillwater area for the greater part of their lives. Joe worked in the carpentry business and built many of the houses and buildings in Stillwater, including Tiger Drug, the deck at Boomer Lake, as well as 100s of homes and residential deck projects in Stillwater. Joe also worked in the security departments for Stillwater National Bank and Mercury Marine. He was also a frequent volunteer for the Pawnee Tribal Police Dept and a charter member of the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Stillwater.
When Joe wasnt working he had many hobbies to fill his time, including creating parts for Mercury Marine, designing parts for the LT5 motor in race boats, and designing and building motorized toys for his children and grandchildren. He was also a gifted vocalist, violinist, and he wrote wonderful and inspirational poetry.
Joe was a large man with a heart that much bigger than he was. His passion was his family, but his first love was his relationship with Jesus Christ. Joe had a tender heart and he used his approachable demeanor to share the hope he found in the Lord with friends and strangers who were going through tough times. He was an independent man who always looked for the best in others. Joe loved to make others smile. He had a way of lightening the mood and making others comfortable during difficult situations by telling a well-timed joke and his smile could light up a room.
Joe was a loving husband, a generous father, protective grandfather, a strong Christian man, and a resourceful helper anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents. A great grandchild Noah Branch. Siblings: Mabel Plott, Elizabeth Plott, Vera Ruth Plott, Alta Plott, Rusty Vert, Gladys Plott, Alfred Howell, Jim Bob Plott,
He is survived by his wife Phyllis of the home; three children: David Doty of Yale, OK, Darla McClenny and husband Doug of Stillwater, and Dawn Doty Sherwood of Oklahoma City. Siblings Jerry Rae Doty and wife Judy of Stillwater and Edie Doty Proudman of Hollywood, CA. Grandchildren: Amanda Cody, Melody Doran Branch and husband JR, Amy Stapleton and husband Terry, Johnathan Udoka and wife Caitlin, Angel-Lena Pino, Bobby Sherwood, Amber Sherwood, Travis McClenny and wife Amber, and Summer Ann Doty. Great-grandchildren: Dax Cody, Aaron Branch, Isaiah Branch, Jacob Branch, Jillina Biermann, Jennifer Stapleton, Cade McClenny, Isabelle Udoka, Emma Udoka, George Udoka, Lilly-Lynne Pino, Nevin-Joe Pino, Presley Doty and Preston Doty. Joe is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The Doty family wishes to thank the staff and nurses at Judith Karman Hospice, specifically Debbie and Lettishia, for their kindness and the attentive and compassionate care they extended to Joe and his family during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donation be made in Joes name to Hillcrest Baptist Church Missions Fund or to Judith Karman Hospice in care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home 5106 N. Washington, Stillwater, OK 74075
Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.pmcfh.com