Jerry "Eddie" Edmund Doty II, 50, of Benton, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on April 24, 1970, to Ed and Sue (House) Doty at Franklin Hospital in Benton. Eddie was a 1988 graduate of Benton Consolidated High School. After graduating, he completed an apprenticeship program through the National Electrical Contractors Association and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee.

Eddie was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 702 and Elks Lodge 1234, Benton. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and enjoyed spending time with his family and his pet dog, Casey. Eddie loved the outdoors and nature.

He is survived by his parents, Ed and Sue Doty; sister, Tammy Doty-Martin and Jeff Lonnon; two nephews, Hagan Schneider and Lucas Martin; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

A private service will be held at the funeral home for his family with the Rev. Kurt Sanders officiating.

A public celebration of life will be held at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the Benton Elks Lodge 1234, 167 Industrial Park Road, Benton.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Elks National Foundation and the Franklin County Humane Society, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.