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Charles Lewis Doby, 76, of Platte, SD passed away suddenly Monday, October 17, 2016 at his daughter’s home in Redfield, SD. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 21, 2016 at the First Reformed Church in Platte. A Committal Service will follow at Platte City Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by Campbell-Timmerman American Legion Post #115. Visitation will held from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. Thursday, October 20, 2016 at Mount Funeral Home in Platte with a 7:00 P.M. Prayer Service.

Charles Lewis Doby was born on March 16, 1940 to Charles DeWitt and Lutie (Blake) Doby in Albemarle, North Carolina. After high school he joined the Air Force serving at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas. While there he was involved with the U-2 High Altitude Reconnaissance Program which was responsible for high altitude covert surveillance over the Soviet Union. He was one of a small number of military personnel who knew when and where the flights were occurring.

After his discharge he took a position with Peter Kiewitt and Sons in payroll while the Big Bend Dam was being built in Fort Thompson. Soon after he was married to Mary Beth Johnson in Platte.

Over the years Charles was a restaurateur, sold real estate, and most recently owned and operated Dakota Express.

Charles was an excellent golfer, having won many area tournaments, as well as occasionally relieving many of his golfing buddies of their extra cash. He also loved to read and had a passion for baseball.

Later in life he developed an unshakable faith in Jesus Christ. As a member of First Reformed Church in Platte he would joyously serve his faith for the remainder of his life.

Grateful for having shared in Charles’ life: his children: Tracey (Jim) Millar of Redfield, South Dakota and Kevin (Cheryl) Doby of Yankton, South Dakota; grandchildren: Elliot Millar of Redfield, Elizabeth (Mitchell) Babcock of Hecla, South Dakota, Ethan Millar of Brookings, South Dakota, Evin Millar of Redfield, Eve Millar of Redfield, Easton Millar of Redfield, Nicholas Doby of Yankton and Aliza Doby of Yankton; great grandsons: Roanin and Raiden Millar of Redfield; a brother, Oliver (Brenda) Doby of Albemarle, North Carolina and half sister, Kaye in Virginia; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Mickey Doby; and two sisters: Lynn (Al) Kessler and Thana (Jay) Truman.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Charlie’s honor may be directed to: First Reformed Church, Wanblee Mission, PO Box 418, Platte, SD 57369 or Evergreen Ministries, PO Box 341, Wanblee, SD 57577.

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