Bruce W. Doty, 53, of 7 Waldo Ave., a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at his residence.
Born June 26, 1962 in Olean, NY, he was a son of the late Louise (Hurd) Doty and Earl Doty, of Smethport who survives.
On May 20, 2000 in the First Wesleyan Church, he married Wendy (Fairbanks) Doty, who also survives.
He attended Otto Eldred Schools. He had worked in the Auto Body business for Bob Huff for a time. He also worked at Dresser Mfg. as a welder. At the time of his death he was employed by Mac's Welding.
An avid outdoors man, he enjoyed hunting, camping and spending time with his two dogs Niki and Rocky.
In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by a daughter, Kristie (Tom) Keltz, of North Carolina; a son, Garrett Fairbanks, of Bradford; two grandchildren Kyra Keltz and Tayrn Keltz; four sisters, Kathy Grimes, of Lewis Run, Linda (Brian) Letts, of Olean, Laura (Jack) Wilton, of Bradford and Diane Moyer, of Duke Center; several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Tim McDivitt of Duke Center.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Friends are invited to call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday, July 11, 2015 in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. South Ave., where funeral and committal services will be held at 1:00pm with Rev. Patrick Cox, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Bridgeview Cemetery in Mt Jewett.
Memorial contributions, if desired, can be made to the McKean County SPCA PO Box 113 Bradford or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com