Mr. Jacob ("Doc") Doctor

It is with a grateful heart; we honor the legacy of the life of Mr. Jacob "Doc" Doctor.  
 

Mr. Jacob “Doc” Doctor, son of the late Haygood & Eva Sattlefield Doctor, was born October 30, 1934, in Walterboro, South Carolina.  He received his early education in the public schools of Colleton County.  As he stepped into adulthood, Jacob enlisted with the United States Army and would serve his country for over twenty years.  After his first retirement from the Army, he became gainfully employed as a government contractor and would work until his second retirement.  Not being one to settle down, Jacob ventured and would go one to become the sole owner/operator of “Doc’s Stop and Shop.”  During his time, Jacob dedicated all his time and energy into the store, ensuring that he was always serving the community.  

 Knowing he that finds a wife, has found a good thing. On October 18, 1960, after finding his good thing; Jacob was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Ms. Ethel Mae Barnes.  This union would be blessed with six wonderful children, that were born to continue his legacy.  At a young age, he became a member of the Cypress Creek Christian Church.  Before his passing, Jacob sought for a closer walk and rededicated his life back to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  

 During the early morning hours of Wednesday: December 22, 2022; God in His infinite wisdom, dispatched an angel to escort home his beloved son, Mr. Jacob Doctor. Preceding him in death along with his parents and beloved wife are: one daughter, Vanessa P. Doctor; eight siblings, Curtis Fields, Monroe Doctor, Sr., Joseph Doctor, Edward Doctor, Isaac Doctor, Annie Ruth Doctor-Mack, Jean Doctor-Brown and Lillie R. Doctor-Gant.  

 Left to cherish the memories of a true distinguished gentlemen, are seven children, Jacob (Latonia) Doctor, Jr. of Lewisville, TX, Jennifer (Will) Davis of Hephzibah, GA, Vivian “Pam” (George) Turner of Raeford, NC, James (Audrey) Doctor of Tulsa, OK, Victor Doctor of Houston, TX, Mark Doctor and Christ Doctor, both of Uganda: one brother, James Doctor of Walterboro, SC: three sisters, Mildred Yates of Ruffin, SC, Josephine Boatwright and Jeanette Wright, both of Walterboro, SC:  three brothers in law, Albert (Bonnie) Barnes of Lexington, KY, Robert (Jennelle) Barnes of Los Angeles, CA, and L.C. Barnes of Mosspoint, MS: five sisters in law, Ruby Doctor-Cooper of Walterboro, SC, Gloria Doctor of Pompano, Fla., Mattie Pearl Scarbrough of Eutaw, AL, Edith Barnes of Lexington, KY, and Mary Barnes of Staten Island, NY,: twenty-two grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; two god-daughters,  Cioni Graham Williams of Killeen, TX and Tia Nichols of Houston, TX: three special friends he considered as sons; Calvin Bryant, Randy Hamilton and Jimmy White all of Walterboro, SC; along with a host of numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  

As service arrangements have been updated below, we solicit your prayers of consolation, as this family prepares to celebrate the life of their loved one.  

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