Harold "Corky" Doxey Jr., age 74, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2024 surrounded by family. He was a graduate of Wayland Union High School and served in the Army before returning home and working at Wayland Union Schools for 35 plus years. He was a genuine, nurturing, and caring man who was devoted to his family and community. He was known for his infectious smile, work ethic, and incredible ability to recall sports statistics - specifically baseball - from any player, team, or year. Corky looked forward to his fantasy baseball draft that he did with his friend of 60 years, Cliff Sage; friend, Scott Hall; and brother, Mark. He might still have every stat and name written on paper scraps tucked in his collection of the sports section of every major newspaper for the last several years. He was very proud of his nieces and nephews and talked about them to everyone he met. Corky could strike up a conversation with anyone and found joy in everyday tasks and interactions. No one ever forgot his name or where he was from because you never saw him without his CORKY baseball cap, usually with the Wayland School Wildcat mascot on it.
He is survived by the love of his life, Cinda Doxey; stepchildren Lori (William) Smigelski, Christopher (Sara) McGehee; five grandchildren Carter, Callie, Hailey, Hannah, and Camden; sister, Sharon DeYoung; brother, Mark (Dawn) Doxey; nieces and nephews Brad Peet, Stacey (Ryan) Myers, Kendall (Michelle) Doxey, Mitchell Doxey; and great-nieces and -nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Doxey Sr.; mother, Doris Doxey (nee Smith); brother, Gary Doxey; infant brother; infant nephew, Jason Peet; brothers-in-law Richard Peet and Lloyd DeYoung.
Funeral Services will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Wayland Christian Reformed Church, 303 E. Elm St., Wayland, MI 49348, with visitation from 10-11:45 a.m. prior to the service. In memory of Corky and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Wayland Little League Baseball and Softball, Wayland Special Olympics, or Superficial Siderosis Research Alliance, Inc. National Organization for Rare Disease (NORD). The family welcomes memories and messages at www.kubiakcookwayland.com in Corky’s online guest book.
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