Paul Linwood Doughton

Paul Linwood Doughton, age 79 of Rocky Mount died Saturday, June 19, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Erie Doughton; wife, Margaret Babb Doughton; and his son, Christopher Doughton. Paul was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a member of Furnace Creek Baptist Church and a veteran of the Korean War serving in the Marines. Surviving are his children, Patricia Elliott of Dallas, TX, Michelle (Frank) Camp of Appomattox, Donna Doughton of Martinsville, Samone Doughton and fiancé Joey Setzer of Edenton, NC; son, Paul A. (Tanjie) Doughton of Ferrum; grandchildren, James (Faith) Elliott, Courtney Camp, Mac Camp, Michael Camp, Bryann Camp, Tracie (Dewey) Radford, Joey (Michelle) Pruitt, Travis Pruitt, Barry Davis, Ryan Lynch-Doughton, Amanda Doughton, Anna Doughton; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, Charlie (Mildred) Doughton of Georgia; and sister, Edna (Jack) Wallace of Florida. Also surviving are his special caregivers and friends, Sherrie Perez and Linda Rymanski. Memorial services will be conducted from Furnace Creek Baptist Church 12 noon Saturday, June 26 with Rev. Mike Lawhorn and Rev. David Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Furnace Creek Baptist Church, 975 Scuffling Hill Road, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church and also at the family home, 55 Highview Terrace, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. Arrangements by Flora Funeral & Cremation Service, Rocky Mount.