Dennis Lee Doty, 70, of Elm Springs, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord November 25, 2021. He was born April 02, 1951 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the son of the late Harlon and Alice Everson Doty. Dennis was a member of Fellowship Bible Church in Rogers, Arkansas. He had retired from Tyson foods after 38 years of service and served in various positions for the city of Elm Springs for a number of years, Arkansas. In his early years he enjoyed coaching Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and all outdoor activities but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carla Barnett Doty of the home; son, Shohn Doty of Gastonia, North Carolina; sister, Donna Scott and husband Jonnie of Barling, Arkansas; grandchildren, Bethany Doty of Charlotte, North Carolina, Blake Doty and wife, Melissa, of Rogers, Arkansas and great grandchildren, Beaux, Jackson and Harrison.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 30, 2021 in the chapel of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Avenue Springdale, Arkansas 72762 with Sam Hannon officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until service time. Pallbearers will be Blake Doty, Rick Beard, Matt Casey, Javier Matzunaga, Ron Vaness and Loy Burks. Honorary pallbearers will be Lewis Barnes, Jonnie Scott, Gene Barnett, Dusty Ford, Ken Scott and Jeff Seiter. The family request that memorials be made to the Gaston College Foundation 201 Highway 321, South Dallas, North Carolina 28034 or online Dennis Doty Athletic Fund give.gaston.edu.