SGM Ronald “Doc” Doxtater, Sr. ARMY (Ret)
February 11, 1935 ~ January 15, 2020 (age 84)
Ronald “Doc” Doxtater, Sr. was born on February 11, 1935 in Green Bay, WI to Archie and Luella Cornelius Doxtater. Ronald passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Doc served his country in the United States Army for 28 years. He served three tours in Vietnam and was stationed in Korea, Germany, and Panama during his career. After retiring, he enjoyed bowling, golfing, and participating in the Tennessee Senior Games.
In addition to his parents, Doc is preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children Nancy, his second wife Helen, and his third wife Rita. He is also preceded in death by his son, Danny Doxtater; step-children, John and Judy Webster; and siblings: Leroy, Archie Jr., and Shirlyn Doxtater. Doc is survived by his son, Ronnie (Karen) Doxtater, Jr.; sisters: Barbara (Mike) Mendolla, Connie Doxtater, Penny (Bruce) Jordan, Linda Anderson; brothers, Reginald (Jeannie) Doxtater and Wayne (Cheryl) Doxtater; grandchildren: Amy Doxtater, Erica (Robert) Ward, Dan Doxtater, and Morgan (Ben) Washer; 7 great-grandchildren; step-children: Elaine, Debbie, Robert, Charles, Julie, Melvin, Jean, Janet, Joan, Jacqueline, Karl, Jeffery, Bill, and close family friend, Shelly.
A Celebration of Life service for SGM Ronald “Doc” Doxtater, Sr. ARMY (Ret), age 84 of Clarksville, will be, Monday, January 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and again on Monday from 12:30 PM until the hour of service at the funeral home.
Please visit Doc’s guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with the family.
