Troy Edward Doty, II, age 48, of Benton IL, passed away at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton with Pastor Sue Solomon and Jim Laurent officiating.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Leffler Funeral Home.
Mr. Doty was born on June 21, 1969 Du Quoin, IL, the son of Troy Edward Doty and Flora (Bray) Doty. He married the former Shannon Keller on October 25, 2016, and she survives.
He owned and operated his own construction company. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #280 of Benton, and he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2898 of Benton.
He enjoyed boating, motorcycles, and his dog Trixie.
Troy is survived by his loving wife Shay Doty of Benton; two step-daughters: Erika Grimes and Kelsey Docherty, both of Benton; his mother-in-law: Pearl Vanhoorebeke; a grandson Allen Martin; two sisters: Nikki Gorby and husband Robert of St. Petersburg, FL, Debbie Mandrell of West Frankfort; a sister-in-law Cindy Keller, who also was his caregiver during his time with Hospice; three nieces: Rikki Bonthron and husband Raymond of Benton, Stefanie Bonthron of Benton, Danielle Mandrell of West Frankfort; three nephews: Justin Lipsey of West Frankfort, Shaun Mandrell of West Frankfort, William Bonthron of Benton; numerous cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a nephew Trent Terry; two brothers-in-law: Tom Mandrell and Darrell Lipsey; many aunts and uncles; and his close friend Patrick Carr.
Memorial contributions may be made to Celtic Hospice, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To leave the family online condolences or to share memories of Troy, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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