George Edward Doran, Jr.

George Edward Doran, Jr., age 77, of Dover, Arkansas, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Legacy Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Russellville. A pavilion committal service will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Fort Smith National Cemetery with full military honors under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service.

George was born on August 3, 1947, in Lynwood, California, to George Edward, Sr., and Gertrude Irene (Hundermark) Doran. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Donna Lea Martin; and his great grandson, David Lawrence Beavers, III.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Lang (Joseph); son, George Edward Doran, III; five grandsons: Zakary Roy Lang, Jakob Riley Lang, and Cameron Dakotah Crawley, Alexander Boling, Cameron Boling; three granddaughters: Alexandra Renee Beavers (David), Ashlie Riece Lang, and Sydney Rebekah Lang; a great granddaughter, Blair Estelle Beavers; his sister, Kathy Supplee(Brian); his brothers-in-law, Randy Martin, Tom Tucker(Kim); his sister-in-law, Sally Tucker, his former spouse, Ellen Kay Doran; former partner, Hope Boling; 5 nephews, 4 nieces, cousins and many friends. Most notably were Albert and Bonnie Buffington, best friends for many years.

George owned & operated a California business specializing in commercial towing for big rigs for nearly 15 years. His success allowed him the opportunity to be a home owner, a privilege and blessing he was quite proud of. Having experience in the automotive world, he developed skills that eventually earned him the certification as a Chevrolet mechanic. That also helped feed his great enthusiasm for NASCAR racing and collecting model cars. He passionately loved his grandchildren and especially showing them his avid collection of Lionel trains.