Charlie Gray Doby, Jr., 62, of Advance, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born April 7, 1963, in Havre De Grace, MD, to the late Charlie Grey Doby, Sr. and Margaret "Peggy" Louise Wyatt Doby.

Charlie attended Parkland High School in Winston-Salem. He was the president of Pioneer Wood Products, Inc. for many years. Charlie was a loving husband, brother, and cousin. He was an avid deer hunter in his younger days. Charlie loved and could drive all things with wheels. He loved his Harley Davidson motorcycles and enjoyed many trips on them. Charlie was also the crew chief for an IHRA Pro Modified drag racing team. He loved this sport and made lifelong friends there.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Brian White; and a niece, Chrystal White.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Kim Doby; a sister, Teresa Lyvonne-Money (Blaine); a brother, Dwayne Doby; nieces, Kayla Marie Fitts (Nickolas), and Shereen White; and great-nephews, Noah and Graeson.

A celebration of life will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 8, at Green Meadows Baptist Church, Mocksville, with Pastor Jason Holley officiating.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to:

Humane Society of Davie County, 162 Webb Way, Advance, NC 27006; Hanes Baptist Church, 4210 Sabrina Lake Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127; or Green Meadows Baptist Church, 1646 NC 801, Mocksville, NC 27028.

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