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Cletus "Clete" Elbert Doby

Cletus "Clete" Elbert Doby

Male 1928 - 2017  (88 years)

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  • Name Cletus "Clete" Elbert Doby  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 
    Birth 25 Jun 1928  Surry County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9] 
    Gender Male 
    Biography Cletus "Clete" Elbert Doby was born June 25, 1928, in Surry County, North Carolina to William "Billie" Thomas Doby and Maude Lee (Fulk) Doby. One of his uncles on his mother's side was named Cletus Elbert Fulk. It's likely that he was named after that uncle. He lived with his parents and siblings in Dobson Township, Surry County, until around 1935, when the family relocated to Rock Creek Township, Guilford County, NC. When her turned 18 in 1946 he registered for the World War II draft in Gibsonville, Guilford County. He was working at Rock Creek Dairy. Clete was a founding/charter member of Whitsett Baptist Church (Now First Baptist of Whitsett), in Whitsett, Guilford County, NC, which was founded in 1957. On July 3, 1965, he married Evelyn Irene Towe in Whitsett, Guilford County, NC.[7] Evelyn was born on March 22, 1936, in Guilford County, to Roy William Davis Towe and Effie Viola (Key) Towe. She passed away on April 24, 1984, in Greensboro, Guilford County, and was buried at Lakeview Memorial Park in Greensboro. Cletus he remarried to Rose Anderson. In 1960 he was living in McLeansville, Guilford County, NC and worked at Southern Webbing Mills. He passed away on March 31, 2017, in McLeansville, due to complication from Alzheimer's Disease, and was buried at Lakeview Memorial Park in Greensboro. 
    Residence 1930  Dobson, Surry, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    • Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
    Residence 1935  Rural, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Residence 01 Apr 1940  Rock Creek Township, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    • Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Son
    Residence 1946  Gibsonville, Guilford, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • Relation to Head of House: Self
    Residence 1960  Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Residence 1986  McLeansville, Guilford, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Residence 2000  Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Death 31 Mar 2017  McLeansville, Guilford, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 10] 
    Obituary 8 Apr 2017 
    Cletus Elbert Doby, affectionately known as "The Train Man," went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2017 with his loving wife by his side. A funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Chapel in Greensboro. Cletus was born in Surry County to the late William Thurman [note: his father's name was William Thomas] and Maud Lee Fulk Doby. He worked hard as a painter and became the owner and operator of Cletus Doby Painting service. He was most recognized as "The Train Man" because he could make the sound of a train whistle with his mouth without benefit of a wooden whistle. Wherever he was, he was known to entertain people of all ages with his talent. Cletus was a good man who was always happy and friendly toward others. He never met a stranger and he was fond of the children whom he met. He enjoyed helping others whenever he could and he always considered the welfare of others. Cletus was a good Christian man who was most happy when he was working in his church. As a long-time member of Towe Memorial Baptist Church, he loved his church family. He loved the Lord and was always faithful to do His work in all things. Cletus is preceded in death by his parents and his seven brothers and three sisters. Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rose Marie Doby and step-daughters Angela Morene and Lori Grant and husband Michael. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Flowers are most welcome during this time. However, if you would like to honor Cletus with a memorial donation, please consider a gift to Towe Memorial Baptist Church, 6268 Abernathy Road, Whitsett, NC 27377. Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Chapel is serving the Doby family and online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com. 
    d'Aboville # 1.01.02.01.02.08.02.04.09 
    Burial Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Person ID I232339732810  Doby
    Last Modified 18 May 2024 

    Father William Thomas "Billy" Doby,   b. 20 Apr 1884, Surry County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Mar 1935, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 50 years) 
    Mother Maude Lee Fulk,   b. 25 Dec 1888, Stokes County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 05 Aug 1978, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage 14 Jan 1906  Dobson, Surry, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11, 12] 
    Family ID F333  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Rose Anderson 
    Family ID F440  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 1 Feb 2024 

    Family 2 Evelyn Irene Towe,   b. 22 Mar 1936, Guilford County, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Apr 1984, Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 48 years) 
    Marriage 3 Jul 1965  Whitsett, Guilford, North Carolina USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F439  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 1 Feb 2024 

  • Photos
    Troy Doby Jr. and his uncle Clete Doby    		Troy Doby Jr. and his uncle Clete Doby
    LEFT TO RIGHT:

    Troy Lee Doby Jr. (1936-2016)

    Cletus "Clete" Elbert Doby (1928-2017)
    Cletus 'Clete' Elbert Doby    		Cletus "Clete" Elbert Doby
    Part of the Maude Lee Fulk collection.
    Marley Napoleon Doby, Cletus 'Clete' Elbert Doby    		Marley Napoleon Doby, Cletus "Clete" Elbert Doby
    LEFT TO RIGHT:
    Marley Napoleon Doby
    Cletus "Clete" Elbert Doby

    Part of the Maude Lee Fulk collection.
    Martha (Gentry) Doby with some of her grandchildren (photo 1 of 2) - 1948    		Martha (Gentry) Doby with some of her grandchildren (photo 1 of 2) - 1948
    LEFT TO RIGHT:

    Seated/kneeling:
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    Martha (Gentry) Doby
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    Martha Christine (Doby) Linville
    Dorothy Evelyn (Doby) Crowson
    Lois Marie (Doby) Renegar Rothrock Emery Elmore


    Standing:
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    Cletus Elbert Doby
    Troy Lee Doby Sr. (hidden behind James Elmer Doby)
    James…
    Martha (Gentry) Doby with some of her grandchildren (photo 2 of 2) - 1948    		Martha (Gentry) Doby with some of her grandchildren (photo 2 of 2) - 1948
    LEFT TO RIGHT:

    Seated/kneeling:
    unknown
    unknown
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    Martha (Gentry) Doby
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    unknown
    unknown
    Martha Christine (Doby) Linville
    Dorothy Evelyn (Doby) Crowson
    Lois Marie (Doby) Renegar Rothrock Emery Elmore


    Standing:
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    unknown
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    Cletus Elbert Doby
    Troy Lee Doby Sr. (hidden behind James Elmer Doby)
    James…
    Cletus 'Clete' Elbert Doby, Troy Lee Doby Jr.    		Cletus "Clete" Elbert Doby, Troy Lee Doby Jr.
    RIGHT TO LEFT:
    Troy Lee Doby Jr.
    Cletus "Clete" Elbert Doby

    Taken at Troy and Bessie Doby's house on Rock Creek Dairy Road, Whitsett, NC.

    Part of the Maude Lee Fulk photo collection.
    Cletus Elbert Doby and Evelyn Irene Towe    		Cletus Elbert Doby and Evelyn Irene Towe

    Videos
    Clete Doby doing 'The Train'    		Clete Doby doing "The Train"
    I visited Clete on November 2, 2015. While there, I got him to do "the train". He had advanced Alzheimer's, but that didn't keep him from showing off.

    Albums  Living
    (At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.)
    Family of William Thomas     		Family of William Thomas "Billy" Doby and Maude Lee Fulk (210)
    Descendants of William Thomas "Billy" Doby and Maude Lee Fulk.

  • Sources 
    1. [S717051382] Ancestry.com, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 99.

    2. [S717051464] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).

    3. [S717051341] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).

    4. [S717051309] Ancestry.com, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930 - 2015, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Publication: News Record; Publication Place: Greensboro, NC, USA; URL: http://www.greensboro.com/obituaries/doby-cletus-elbert/article_8148e153-a2d1-594d-bc7c-62fdb052cdd2.html.

    5. [S717051355] Ancestry.com, U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), City: Greensboro; State: North Carolina; Year(s): 2000.

    6. [S717051294] Ancestry.com, 1930 United States Federal Census, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Year: 1930; Census Place: Dobson, Surry, North Carolina; Roll: 1722; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 452.0; FHL microfilm: 2341456.

    7. [S717051295] Ancestry.com, North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc).

    8. [S717051462] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).

    9. [S717051463] Ancestry.com, 1940 United States Federal Census, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Creek, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2922; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 41-122.

    10. [S717051465] The Times News (Greensboro, NC), Cletus Doby Obituary.
      MCLEANSVILLE – Cletus Elbert Doby, affectionately known as "The Train Man," went peacefully home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2017 with his loving wife by his side. A funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Chapel in GreensboroCletus was born in Surry County to the late William Thurman and Maud Lee Fulk Doby. He worked hard as a painter and became the owner and operator of Cletus Doby Painting service. He was most recognized as "The Train Man" because he could make the sound of a train whistle with his mouth without benefit of a wooden whistle. Wherever he was, he was known to entertain people of all ages with his talent.Cletus was a good man who was always happy and friendly toward others. He never met a stranger and he was fond of the children whom he met. He enjoyed helping others whenever he could and he always considered the welfare of others.Cletus was a good Christian man who was most happy when he was working in his church. As a long-time member of Towe Memorial Baptist Church, he loved his church family. He loved the Lord and was always faithful to do His work in all things.Cletus is preceded in death by his parents and his seven brothers and three sisters. Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rose Marie Doby and step-daughters Angela Morene and Lori Grant and husband Michael. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.Flowers are most welcome during this time. However, if you would like to honor Cletus with a memorial donation, please consider a gift to Towe Memorial Baptist Church, 6268 Abernathy Road, Whitsett, NC 27377.Forbis and Dick North Elm Street Chapel is serving the Doby family and online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimesnews/obituary.aspx?pid=185017878#sthash.j33eiLea.dpuf

    11. [S717051375] Ancestry.com, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.).

    12. [S717051267] Ancestry.com, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Data Source: North Carolina State Archives.



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