Dennis Ray Doughty

Mr. Dennis Ray Doughty

West Point – Mr. Dennis Ray Doughty, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle in Columbus. Dennis was born on November 13, 1950, to the late Buford and Lorene Pennington Doughty. A proud veteran, Dennis served his country with honor in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he dedicated 33 years as an electrician for the Tennessee Valley Authority. Dennis attended Trinity Baptist Church in West Point. He found joy in the simple pleasures and was a familiar face at Mississippi State University tailgates, with his infectious enthusiasm and ringing his cowbell. He had a love for bluegrass music and enjoyed a lively Brass Gavel Auction. He also enjoyed Geocaching, continually seeking out new paths and hidden treasures. Dennis married Virginia "Ginny" Ann Doughty on August 11, 1995, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 1:00-2:00 P.M at Calvert Funeral Home in West Point. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Brother William "Bubba" Vest officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Garden Cemetery in West Point. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Ginny Doughty of West Point: his four sons, Chris Doughty (Katie) of Starkville, Randy Doughty (Krystal Ortega) of Caledonia, Marc Barkley (Kay) of Grenada, and Jon Jon Barkley (Arli) of West Point: nine grandchildren, Madison Barkley Staten (J.D.) of Holcomb, Raeley Kate Barkley of Choctaw County, Jon Rayden Barkley of West Point, Jayden Ray Barkley of West Point, MaryJo Doughty of Starkville, John Hollis Doughty of Starkville, Declan Rey Doughty of Caledonia, Nick Gray (Mindy) of Caledonia, and Madison Henderson (Chase) of Caledonia: five great-grandchildren and one expected in October: one sister, Rita Bezou of Kenner, Louisiana, two brothers, Bill Doughty of Parksley, Virginia, and Kerry Doughty (Luzma) of Huntsville, Alabama, a host of nieces, nephews. and other extended family, and his canine companion, Gabby.

Pallbearers will be Brian Griggs, David Sawtelle, Chuck Leonhard, Keith Hindman, Nick Gray, and Jason Gilliland.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Doctors, Nurses, and Staff North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point Emergency Room, Doctors, Nurses, and Staff at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle, Doctors, Nurses, and Staff North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point Physical Therapy.

Memorials may be made to The Mission Men, P.O. Box 328, West Point, Mississippi 39773.

Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com