Kim Minor Doke

November 17, 1956 - September 6, 2022

New Hope Church

5306 W. Co. Rd. 600 S.

Frankfort, Indiana 46041

765-342-2626 |

Sunday 9/11, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

New Hope Church

5306 W. Co. Rd. 600 S.

Frankfort, Indiana 46041

765-342-2626 |

Monday 9/12, 10:00 am

Memorial contributions in Kim’s honor may be given to New Hope Church, 5306 W. 600 South, Frankfort, IN 46041 or to the McCutcheon FFA Alumni Chapter, 4951 US Hwy 231 South, Lafayette, IN 47909.

Kim Minor Doke, 65, of Clarks Hill, went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2022, surrounded by his family, following a long battle with multiple illnesses.

A lifelong resident of Clarks Hill, he was born November 17, 1956, in Frankfort, to Wayne and Shirley (Smith) Doke. Kim was a 1975 graduate of Wainwright High School and participated in FFA, 4-H, and played basketball. On November 26, 1977, he married Linda Howe. Together they had four children. They divorced in 2009. Kim found love again and on August 27,2011, he married Sue Brown, and she survives.

At the age of 18, Kim bought a dump trailer, borrowed his dad’s semi, and began his lifelong career. He was a truck driver for 47 years, driving Kenworth’s, pulling pneumatic bulk tankers and flatbed trailers while logging millions of miles. Kim’s log cabin in the woods was his lifelong dream and inspired the name of his final business, “Cabin Creek Transport”. He rarely forgot a name or face, and many of his customers and colleagues became his lifelong friends.

Kim and Sue enjoyed taking trips to Shipshewana and traveling to Missouri to visit family. Kim loved pestering his grandkids without end and randomly stopping to visit his kids. In his final years, his greatest joys came from watching his grandchildren play sports, especially basketball.

Along with his wife, Sue, Kim is survived by his parents, Wayne and Shirley Doke; 4 children, Amber (Scott) Miller, Andy Doke, Ashley (Shawn) Coleman, and Aaron (Hannah) Doke; and 9 grandchildren, Caitlyn, Lily, Aubrey, Clara, Breyann, Wyatt, Charlee, Jeanna, and Carter.

Memorial contributions in Kim’s honor may be given to New Hope Church, 5306 W. 600 South, Frankfort, IN 46041 or to the McCutcheon FFA Alumni Chapter, 4951 US Hwy 231 South, Lafayette, IN 47909.

Friends may call for visitation from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Sunday, September 11, 2022, at New Hope Church, 5306 W 600 S., Frankfort, IN 46041.

Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am, Monday, September 12, 2022, at New Hope Church, 5306 W 600 S., Frankfort, IN 46041 with Pastor Shan Sheridan officiating.

Interment will follow at Union Cemetery, South 1000 East, Clarks Hill, Indiana, 47830.

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5306 W. Co. Rd. 600 S.

Frankfort, Indiana 46041

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Sunday 9/11, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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New Hope Church

5306 W. Co. Rd. 600 S.

Frankfort, Indiana 46041

765-342-2626 | Map

Monday 9/12, 10:00 am

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Memorial contributions in Kim’s honor may be given to New Hope Church, 5306 W. 600 South, Frankfort, IN 46041 or to the McCutcheon FFA Alumni Chapter, 4951 US Hwy 231 South, Lafayette, IN 47909.

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Kim Minor Doke, 65, of Clarks Hill, went to be with the Lord on September 6, 2022, surrounded by his family, following a long battle with multiple illnesses. A lifelong resident of Clarks Hill, he was born November 17, 1956, in Frankfort, to Wayne and Shirley (Smith) Doke. Kim was a 1975 graduate of WainwrightContinue Reading

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I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. You have my condolences and are in my prayers.

Sorry for your loss. I remember Kim as a nice boy.

Sue I am sorry for your loss of Kim. Cherish the memories and good times. You remain in my prayers and thoughts.

Sue I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers Fran Haughee

I am sorry for your family's loss. He was far too young to leave us.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

You are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. Joyce Bridwell Jr, Robert & Edward Bridwell

Sue, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you and all of the family prayers and hugs.Brenda Turner

Words are hard to fine to capture the kindness, gentleness and integrity that Kim shared with those around him. Sunday mornings he was always worried about my work schedule, where the boys were or giving Gary a hard time about a truck. His friendship and presences certainly hold a special place in our New Hope Family. Sue, you brightened his world in so many ways and gave him a love that I’m sure he never thought he could deserve. You both fought hard. His battle has not ended but transformed into triumph. We continue to love you both ~ Peace of Salvation Gary & Melissa Ostler

I remember his gentle spirit. You see that same gentle spirit in his children.

You all are in our thoughts and in our prayers. May God Bless your whole family. We are so sorry for your loss. Town of Clarks Hill

Wayne and DekeI am so sorry to hear about Kim’s passing. I had no idea he was really sick. No one should have to bury their kids. Love you guys. Love Mary Lou

To all the Doke family, so sorry to hear of Kim's passing. May the good memories bring you joy in this time of sorrow. Will be thinking of all of you. God Bless.

Dear Sue and Family,Thinking of you and sending our condolences for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God provide you with comfort and peace.Love, Gary & Roberta

My sincere sympathy to the family. Prayers for peace and comfort. Kim was a little younger than I was in school but always remember him as being nice. I was in the same class as several of his cousins who were super nice people too.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.