James Louis Doby was born March 20, 1945 to the late Alberta Thomas and Johnnie Louis Doby in Lakeview, Arkansas. He departed this earthly life Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Crestpark of Helena, Helena, Arkansas.
James was raised on his grandmother’s farm, after the death of his mother. He later moved to Chicago, Illinois where he found employment and worked in the manufacturing industry until his retirement. Although he stayed in Chicago, Illinois for a time after retirement, he eventually moved back to his roots in Arkansas. Upon his return, he settled in the Helena – West Helena area until his demise.
James is preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Vincent Henderson.
James leaves to mourn a sister; Geraldine Penn of Benton Harbor MI, a brother; Jerry (Cora) Washington of Benton Harbor MI, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and family friends.
REMEMBERING TOGETHER
Memories & condolences
James Doby was a warm, loving and giving person who never let a single person he knew be forgotten. I forward my condolences to the Doby and Thomas family as James make his final steps into the loving arms of his beloved mother Alberta and Grandmother Mattie. Doby, as I frequently called him, we will walk across the bridge again sometime in the future. May Jehovah God grant you the peace of mind you so deserve. Cousin Almer
Almer johnson
Doby was a cousin and a friend, we grew up on neighboring farms in Arkansas. We spent time as cousins/brothers are whole lives. Though later in life we have lived in different parts of the country we still stayed in contact with each other. Blessings to his siblings and other family members.
Curtis Robinson
Our Condolence To the Doby Family from the BP Service Station Boys in South Holland, Il, RIP My Friend
Charlie Hunter
I remember him as he came over to our house weekly. He always had candy in his mouth. I don\'t recall a day that he came by when he didn\'t say, \" What do you say Ape!\", and give me some licorice. He will be missed!
April Simmons
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