James E. Doney, Sr.

Age 84, of Minerva, went home to be with the Lord and his wife, Alberta, Sunday, June 7, 2020 in Aultman Hospital. He was born July 30, 1935 in Massillon to Raymond and Anna (Burrell) Doney. He retired from Sugardale after 33 years of service where he was a meat cutter and shipper. He is a member of the Winona Friends Church and was a US Air Force Veteran.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Alberta (Adams) Doney who died in 2014; 3 brothers, Gene, Richard, and Jack Doney; and a granddaughter, Marisa. He is survived by 3 daughters, Pam (Tom) Carnahan of Hanoverton, Lori (Dan) Wilson of Carrollton, Joann (Joe) Rinaldi of Homeworth; son, James Doney, Jr. of Minerva; 3 sisters, Bonnie Gomer of Louisville, Dorothy Pratt of N. Canton, Susan (Richard) McCauley of Louisville; brother, Tom Doney of Marlboro; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren.

A private family service will be held at the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Pastor Dan Hepner officiating.