Robert Gay Doan

Robert Gay Doan, age 91, of Doan Town Road, passed away on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 at his home.  A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Sam P. and Myrtle Ball Doan.  He was also preceded in death by sisters: Mae Styles, Glena Cole, Ada Penland and Nell Rhinehart and brothers: Jeff David Doan and Horace Doan.  Robert was a US Army Veteran having served in the Korean conflict.  He graduated with degrees in design and mechanical engineering, was a real estate broker and a pilot, where he did charter work and taught students to fly.

Surviving is his loving wife of 60 years, Carol Ann Doan; daughter, Linda Darress and husband, Jim; grandchildren: Denise Ball, Brian Ball, Callie Darress and Abbey Darress; sister-in-law, Barbara Przybylski and a brother-in-law, Eugene Czerniawski.  Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 12th in the Doan Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Sgt. E.L. Randolph Chapter #57 D.A.V.  Pastor Andrew Thomas will officiate.  To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.yanceyfuneralservice.com.