Richard Alan Doty

Richard Alan "Rick" Doty, age 82, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on September 11, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Born on September 29, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, to Robert and Jerene Doty, Rick grew up in Dayton and graduated from Trotwood-Madison High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, beginning a dedicated military career spanning more than 20 years. As a Technical Sergeant, he served in Vietnam and supported the Strategic Air Command and NATO during the Cold War. It was during his time in the service that he met the love of his life, Susan. The two were married for 62 wonderful years, building a life centered around each other, their children, and their grandchildren.

After retiring from the Air Force, Rick continued his hard-working spirit with positions at Hertz, Tinker AFB, and Bob Howard Chevrolet. He was also deeply committed to his community, serving as the Commander of American Legion Post 170 in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

An avid and passionate sports fan, Rick cheered fiercely for the OSU Cowboys, Ohio State Buckeyes, OKC Thunder, and Cincinnati Bengals & Reds. For years, his great passion was officiating youth sports, traveling all over the state of Oklahoma to umpire Little League and high school baseball, as well as refereeing high school football and soccer.

Rick truly never met a stranger. Through his military service, his many jobs, his civic involvement, and his time on the sidelines and fields, he left a lasting, memorable impression on everyone he crossed paths with.

All who knew him loved him, and his warmth and spirit will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Doty of Oklahoma; his children, Denis (Darla) Doty of Florida, Scott (Carol) Doty of North Carolina, Chris (Heidi) Doty of Texas, and Cindy (Todd) Attalla of Oklahoma; his sister, Linda (Steve) Craycraft; his cherished grandchildren, Kathryn (John) Schoomaker, Allyson (Chase) Kuhnhausen, Jordyn ( Marc) Tavarez-Doty , Caylyn Doty, Justin (Abby) Doty, John Doty, Brooke (Peter) Mulford, Sophia Doty, Savanah Doty, Anthony Adigun, Tristan Dirksen, Kaleigh Dirksen, Avery Attalla, Maci Attalla, and Lillie Attalla; and his great-grandchildren, Isabela Tavarez-Doty, Samuel Tavarez-Doty, Evelyn Kuhnhausen, Aubrey Cazar-Adigun, Winter Doty, Autumn Doty, Robin Doty, Gunner Doty, Caroline Mulford, and Cate Mulford.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jerene Doty, and his brother, Darrell Doty.

Service date and times below:

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, Oklahoma. There will be a wake service during visitation at 6:30 p.m.

A funeral mass to celebrate Richard's life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 18, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, located at 900 S. Littler Avenue in Edmond, Oklahoma.

A Graveside service will commence at 11:30 a.m., Friday, September 18, 2026 at Arlington Memory Gardens, 3400 N. Midwest Blvd, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Following the graveside service, Richard's family invites all that are attending to join them for a reception beginning at 1:00 p.m. at one of Richard's favorite places to have a drink, Majors, located at 86 E 15th Street in Edmond, Oklahoma.

In lieu of flowers, Richard's family requests that you make a donation to organizations he held near and dear to his heart:

The American Legion, Post 170 in Midwest City

The Dale K. Graham Veteran's Foundation