Arthur Doggett Jr.

Arthur Doggett, Jr. was born on April 18, 1947, to Arthur Alexander Doggett and Alma Virginia Doggett in Scotland Neck, North Carolina. He departed this life on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Arthur was preceded in death by his father Arthur A. Doggett, mother Alma V. Doggett; son Darryl Walston, and brother England W. Doggett “Mickey”. Arthur graduated from Mary N. Smith High School in Accomack, Virginia in 1965. He left home in 1966 to secure a job as a short-order cook in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He later furthered his education and attended Smithdeal-Massey Business College in Richmond, Virginia during the early 70’s. Arthur joined the Friendship United Methodist Church in Wattsville, Virginia, and was baptized at an early age. He has always confessed his belief in Jesus Christ later in life in his family home on the Eastern Shore, as they gathered for prayer during Thanksgiving and Christmas everyone would recite the Prayer of Salvation. In October 1968, Arthur was inducted into the Army. From March 25, 1969, to March 24, 1970, he served his country in Vietnam. After serving in Vietnam, Arthur moved to Richmond, Virginia, and made his home there. He was employed with the John Marshall Hotel for over 30 years until the hotel closed its doors in 2004. During this time, he was also working evenings at the Richmond Times Dispatch and Diversco Integrated Services until his retirement in 2012. “Dog” as he was known to his friends, was a hard worker and excellent floor technician. Arthur had a great love for his children and family and was always telling beautiful stories about home on the Eastern Shore and his family as they grew up on the farm. After retirement, “AD”, as he was fondly called by most of his family in the latter years, enjoyed going back to his parent’s home on the Eastern Shore to visit his mom, Alma, his sisters, nieces and other family and childhood friends and to clean up the yard. “AD” loved working in the yard as his dad before him did. He made sure that everything in the yard was in top form before he left the Shore. “AD” was a Dallas Cowboys fan and did not like to talk with anyone after the game if they had a loss. He loved socializing, going to parties, and just living life to its fullest. He was always the life of the party and if you were with him, you had better come to have a good time. He always had a great conversation for you and was never at a loss for words. Arthur leaves to cherish his memory: three sons, Antrea Doggett of Pocomoke, MD, Andre Doggett of Danville, VA, and King Revolution (formerly known as Quinton Doggett) of Richmond, VA; one daughter, Monique Doggett Chase (Kevin) of Atlantic City, NJ; one grandson, Kevin Chase of Atlantic City, NJ; five sisters, Betty Copes of Charlotte, NC, Teresa “Wil” Doggett of Forestville, MD, Remona Doggett of Temple Hills, MD, Sharon Doggett of Charlotte, NC, and Alma Loretta Johnson of Virginia Beach, VA; as well as a host of favorite nieces, nephews, other relatives, many childhood friends from the Eastern Shore, favorite friends of Richmond, VA including Valentine, Vicky Harris, Herbert, Phyllis and his very special friend Wendy Mayo. Arthur, our dad, grandfather, uncle, brother, cousin and dear friend will be greatly missed by all.

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Arthur Doggett Jr.

April 18, 1947 - December 24, 2023