Funeral services for Maxie “Max” Arnell Doty will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at Riverside Baptist Church in Hanceville, AL. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will welcome friends for a visitation prior to the service beginning at 10 a.m. at Riverside Church.
Mr. Doty was born June 8, 1946 and died Dec. 11, 2019.
Mr. Doty grew up in Cullman County and spent the majority of his life within the Walter community. He had a strong love for his community and was involved with several activities, including being on the water board and working with the Walter Fire Department for many years. Mr. Doty retired from Greif Brothers and also enjoyed being on his farm where he raised poultry and cattle. Mr. Doty was a generous and kind-hearted man. He loved being able to get out and help his neighbors in time of need. Mr. Doty will be missed very much by several family members and his community.
Mr. Doty is survived by his wife of many years Frances Doty; sons Jason, Brandon (Shannon) and Ashley (Sara) Doty; grandchildren Zachary, Olivia, Alyssa and Carter Doty; brother Terry Doty; mother Ruth Doty; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Mr. Doty is preceded in death by his father Verbon Doty; sister-in-law Sandra Doty; mother and father-in-law Margaret and Robert F. McGukin; brother-in-law, Robert E. “Bob”; sister-in-law Mary Rose McGukin; and niece Carla H. Weldy.
