Dr. John Charles Doerr, 92, of Columbus, NC passed away Monday, October 25,  2010. Services were held at First Presbyterian Church, Kings Mountain, NC. Burial will be held at a later date at Highland Cemetery, Florence, KY. 

Dr. Doerr served our country in the U.S. Army – Medical Corps Transport Surgeon on the SS Stetson Victory in the North Pacific, achieving the rank of Captain.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Colonel Charles Edward Doerr and Elizabeth “Bessie” Allison Doerr; and 1 sister and brother-in-law, Allison and Robert Ballantyne. 

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sylvia K. Doerr; 1 son, Dr. John A. Doerr and wife Joan of Gettysburg, PA; 2 daughters, Dr. Susan E. Leary and husband Terry of Coronado, CA, and Dr. Janet A. Doerr and husband David McCaskey of Staunton, VA; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson; 1 niece; 1 nephew; and a cousin.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, c/o Diane Nelson, 130 Forest Glen Drive, Columbus, NC 28722; or to the charity of donor’s choice.

Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, NC is serving the family.