Charles Doby Jr. was born on September 1, 1962, in Hayti, Missouri to the late Charles and Helen Doby.

He was preceded in death by his mother: Helen Doby, father: Charles Doby Sr., one brother: Tommy Davis, and sister: Dorothy Doby.

Charles attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri pursuing a degree in Business Management, Charles had a passion for cooking which led to food service assistant managing in a college in Atchison, Kansas. Charles worked in the Hayti R-II School District as a kitchen/cook assistant manager for several years. In 2020 Charles began working at the Pemiscot County Career & Technology Center until transitioning on. Charles was a great cook and often catered for events. During his spare time, you could find him supporting his hometown Indians.

He is survived by his son Cedrick Barringer whom he was extremely proud of; his grandson: Cedrick Jr. both of Kansas City, MO., his brothers: Jerry (Rosiland) Doby of Memphis, TN., and Mike (Vonda) Woods of Kansas City, MO., one sister: Bridgett Doby, niece: Talaya Doby (whom he loved dearly), and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will truly be missed by close friends/like brothers: Yual Eggleston and Cooney Presberry.

Jr. as Charles was affectionately called by his family and Doby by his friends departed this life on April 30, 2023, at the age of 60 and will truly be missed…

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., in the Hayti multipurpose building, with Pastor Dennis Moore officiating. Pallbearers were Dean Moore, Jacob Morris, Fred Townsend, Chris Fry, and Dow Harris. Honorary pallbearers were Cedrick Barringer, Jerry Doby, Quentin Doby, Emmanuel Ferguson, Yual Eggleston, Mike Wood, and Robert "Cooney" Presberry. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Hayti.

John W. German Funeral Home of Hayti in charge of services.