Donald Richard Doty

March 30, 1931 - March 8, 2018

Donald R. Doty, age 86, of Timonium, MD and formerly of Amboy, died Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Sunrise Assisted Living in Lombard. He was born May 30, 1931, in Amboy, the son of Paul A. and Glendora (Seguin) Doty. He attended the University of Arkansas, graduating in 1953 with a degree in Zoology. Don was an avid Genealogist, and meticulously traced his family lineage back to the 1600's. He was fascinated with the Cuban people and their culture and took many educational trips to Cuba over the past 20 years. He served in the Army, and Army Reserves, as a Medical Lab Specialist, from 1955 until 1963. Don worked for National Gypsum as a Quality Supervisor and Market Service Manager. He traveled all over the country while working for National Gypsum. He met and married Mary Lou Albright in California in 1974. They eventually settled in Timonium, MD, where they lived until his death. Don was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Marian Doty Gehlmann, his brother Paul A. Doty Jr.; his nephew Donald J. Doty. Survivors include his beloved wife Mary Lou Albright Doty and nine nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at 2:00 PM in Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy with the Rev. Mark Glenn, officiating. Military Rites will be provided by the Amboy American Legion. Funeral arrangements by Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy.