Douglas Richard Hoy Obituary

The passing of Douglas Richard Hoy (Burlington, North Carolina) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 4, 2025 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Douglas Richard Hoy or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Grover C. Hoy, Jr. and Freda Jarrell Hoy; his in-laws, Vernon and Willie Mae Oakley; and his sisters-in-law, Betty Oakley and Deborah Oakley.

He is survived by: his wife Charlotte Oakley Hoy; his daughters, Laura Hoy Schwartz (Evan) of Greensboro, NC and Martha Hoy Strick (David) of Wake Forest, NC; his grandchildren, Hunter Douglas Bailey of Greensboro, NC, Caroline James Bailey of Greensboro, NC, Elijah Bradsher Strick of Wake Forest, NC, Talia Schwartz of New York City, NY and Jeremy Schwartz of Winston Salem, NC; his brothers-in-law, Vernon B. Oakley of South Hill, VA, Woody L. Oakley (Cynthia) of South Hill, VA and Melvin L. Oakley, MD (Cindy) of Mountain Brook, AL; his nieces and nephews, Christa, Jennifer, Amy, Brad, Matthew and Will; and his pet Rizzo Schwartz.