Stephen Robert Doty

stephen doty

October 15, 1946 ~ October 17, 2020

Born in: Cisco, TX
Resided in: Arden, NC

Stephen Robert Doty, 74, of Arden, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020.

Steve was born in Cisco, TX and grew up in Clyde, TX. He was a son of the late James Thaddeus and Helen Koops Doty. Steve was also preceded in death by one brother, Mark Doty.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha Cox Doty; four children, Tony Doty (Rebecca) of Arden, Doug Doty of Mills River, Greg Doty (Leanne) of Dunfermline, Scotland and Kami Doty of Fletcher; two grandchildren, Renee and Kaitlin Doty and one sister, Terry Covington (Rick) of Cedar Park, TX.

Steve proudly served in the US Air Force and was a graduate of Texas A&M. He worked as a meteorologist at the National Climatic Data Center in Asheville for 30+ years, specializing in weather records and history. He was a faithful and active member of Arden Presbyterian Church since 1981, serving as an Elder and a Deacon.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 21 at Arden Presbyterian Church and will be livestreamed via the church’s website at https://www.ardenpres.org/live-webcast. Face coverings are required inside the church. Burial will be held in Charleston, IL.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Faith Promise Ministry of Arden Presbyterian Church, 2215 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.

Services

Celebration of Life: October 21, 2020 2:00 pm

Arden Presbyterian Church
2215 Hendersonville Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828) 684 7221

Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. I’m so saddened by your loss of Steve. Always a favorite of mine and a very special man. I pray that God covers each of you with comfort as you mourn your loss . My thoughts are with you as you are always in my heart.
    Jan Elingburg

  2. Martha, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of your beloved husband, Steve, While we know it is only a temporary separation, I know it is so hard. Praying that the God of all comfort will uphold you and fill you with His strength in coming days. Love you, Nancy

  3. Dear Martha and family,
    Sending love and prayers to you and your family. We love you dearly! Steve was a gentle and quiet servant of the Lord! He will be missed but heaven gained a great man!
    Love Gary and Wilma Conner

  4. So sorry for your loss, Martha. Praying for you and your family. May God’s peace surround you and comfort you during these difficult days. Brian & Kitty King, former members of Arden Presbyterian Church (residents of Enid, OK)

  5. Dear Martha and family,
    We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our
    thoughts and prayers are with you all. Robin and Nancy Kanipe

  6. Dear Martha and Family,
    We are very saddened by your and our loss. Steve was a faithful deacon and elder at Arden Presbyterian for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
    Prayerfully,
    Jerry and Linda Ariail

  7. Martha, we just heard the news, we are so sorry for your loss, and glad that Steve had faith for the “next journey”, may God’s hand comfort you. Wayne and Debbie Stoia

  8. Martha and family, Glenn and I were saddened to hear about Steve and are praying God’s peace to enfold you. He was such a sweet, kind person and we are thankful to have known him. The picture you shared with his inviting smile is how we will always remember him. Love to you all

  9. My condolences to the family on this loss. Steve was a wonderful colleague at NOAA for many years and was still active in weather data until his passing. I will miss him.

  10. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Steve. Martha – may God bless you and your family. I’ve often thought about Steve through the years even though we had left the Asheville area years ago.

    Rich (& Jo)

  11. Martha, our time with you and Steve while at Arden are embedded in our joyous times there. I recall while serving with Steve and interacting as many times how he chuckled with humor during our conversations. Your family is an inspiration of faithful living in the simple, but deep things God has provided. Dennis & Barbara Swinehart

  12. Extending sympathy to the Doty family at this time of sorrow. The pain of loss will be softened by the enduring memories of times you enjoyed together. Peace be with you.

  13. Steve was my first manager as a federal employee at NOAA. He was a kind and gentle man who was admired by all that knew him. He will forever hold a special place in my heart.

  14. We were very saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. We dearly love your entire family and are praying for all of you.

  15. Brothers in Christ.
    Brothers in arms (USAF).
    Brothers in profession (meteorology).
    Alumni of Texas A&M.
    Alumni of Chanute AFB.
    I love you and miss you Brother!

  16. We were so sorry to hear the news of Steve’s passing. We have many fond memories of the Doty family on Auburndale Drive. He was a very fine man! You are in our thoughts and prayers….may the Lord be with you during the difficult days ahead. 🙏 💔 ✨

  17. So sorry to hear about Steve’s death. He and I were friends for many years. We worked in the same division, and he went to run the Climate Database Modernization Program, and I went to the Data Operations Division and we again worked together. We had a great time at Steve’s retirement party. Steve was a visionary and had many great ideas. He and I tried to introduce and implement many of his ideas – some we succeeded on and others…well. When Steve first started not feeling well and couldn’t run with his son who was in high school, he was heart broken. He and I had many discussions on how he could find out what the problem was. Steve’s family and God were the most important things to him. Pat and my prayers are with the family.


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