Perry (Janee') Doka sister, Maria (Bill) Gaultney of Bean Station, two grandchildren, Elizabeth (Drew) Kilday of Morristown and Stewart (Emily) Doka of Nashville, as well as several beloved nieces and nephews. Doka, brothers, Perry and Tony Doka grandson, Eric Doka. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Ann Moore Doka, parents, L. He never missed an opportunity to celebrate with friends and family. Every holiday and graduation was always a major family event throughout his adult life. Fred Millar and later his son Perry until his retirement in 2005. After his internship, he returned to Morristown and established a dental practice with Dr. Following the war, Steve continued his education at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and Memphis, graduating from the Dental School in 1953. He was a World War II Army veteran and was involved in the 1945 liberation of the Dachau concentration camp prisoners. He and Anne established a scholarship at Walters State for nursing students. He previously taught marksmanship for the Cherokee District Boy Scouts of America. He was inducted into the Morristown Parks and Recreation Hall of Fame after coaching Little League for over 30 years. He was quick to donate time and money to youth sports and education. Prior to his death, Steve and his wife, Anne, volunteered and participated in numerous community service organizations including Rose Center, Alps, and Morristown-Hamblen Hospital. He was a former school board member and served as chairman during the construction of Lincoln Heights and Meadowview Middle Schools. Always active in the community, he was a member of the Cherokee Lions club for over 50 years, serving as secretary, president and Deputy-District Governor. He sang in the Chancel Choir, taught the College and Adult Sunday School Classes for over 50 years, and chaired several of the church committees and boards. Steve was a life-long member of First United Methodist Church where he was active in the youth, music and Sunday school programs. His generosity was matched only by the time and energy that he spent with the people that he loved and the causes in which he believed. Steve loved his church, his community, his country and his family. Doka, 91, died Thursday morning, at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare Systems. Obituary provided by Contributor ღ BringingFamiliesTogether ღ (48852511):ĭr.
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