John Edward Doczi, age 77, lived in Manassas, Virginia and was called home peacefully with God’s grace on August 18, 2017.
John was born August 7, 1940 in Lorado, West Virginia. He married Elanor Pennington Doczi on June 30, 1963.
He served in the Army as a Military Policeman stationed in Fort Belvoir, Alaska and Walter Reed and later became a member of the American Legion. After the military he became a Master of Carpentry with Donahoe Construction Company. He raised his family in Manassas and was active as a Dixie Youth League Coach with GMBL. On Friday nights he stood proud as the Stonewall Jackson Senior High School’s mascot. Their very own “Stonewall Jackson” sitting in the end zone atop a horse. He honored the “Great American Experiment” by proudly flying and tending to the American Flag in his front yard. As an avid historian, lover of American history and master carpenter he loved teaching and sharing his knowledge.
Survived by his wife Elanor Pennington Doczi,
His children
Nancy Pike, Jim (spouse)
Michael Doczi, Susan (spouse)
Johnnie Lynn Stever
His Grandchildren
JC Barker, Melissa Pike, Michael Doczi II, Chase Doczi, Noah Doczi, Ayden Doczi, Wesley Libby, (Ryan, spouse) Duane Stever, Lyle Stever
His Great Grandchildren
RJ Libby, Xander Libby
His siblings
Eva Rose Harter
George Doczi
David Doczi
And many nephews, nieces, cousins and lifelong friends. He loved his children and grandchildren dearly!
Preceded in death by his parents Andy and Ruby Doczi Sr. and his brothers Andy Doczi Jr, James Doczi and Joseph Doczi.
Service
Saturday, August 26, 2017
10:00 am Triplett Cemetery Branchland, WV
Officiated by Pastor Bernard Pennington
Reception will follow the graveside service
Flowers will be received at
McGhee-Handley Funeral Home
6670 McClellan Street
West Hamlin, WV 25571
In Lieu of Flowers donations can be made to
The National Museum of the United States Army at www.armyhistory.org
or
Bethel Tabernacle Church
Make checks payable to Bethel Tabernacle Church and mail to Patty Doczi, Box 49, Lorado, WV 25630
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