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Obituary

James Harold (Hal) Doran, beloved father, husband, brother, and friend, passed away on November 11, 2025, at the age of 76. He will be remembered for his calm presence, wisdom, and the steady, gentle spirit that guided those who loved him.

Born in Alexandria, Virginia, he grew up valuing hard work, humility, and education — principles he carried throughout his life and passed on to his children. He had a sharp, logical mind and a …

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Condolences to Beth and your family. That wonderful family photo Brock and his sister posted speaks volumes. We were gi…
Condolences to Beth and your family. That wonderful family photo Brock and his sister posted speaks…
Condolences to Beth and your family. That wonderful family photo…

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What were Hal's favorite songs or musical artists?
Hal was a big fan of THREE DOG NIGHT during his UR years. In fact, I installed “Eli…
Hal was a big fan of THREE DOG NIGHT during his UR years. In fact, I installed “Eli’s Coming”…
Hal was a big fan of THREE DOG NIGHT during his UR years. In fact, I installed “Eli’s Coming” as his ringtone on my iP…

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Born

December 10th, 1948
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Passed away

November 11th, 2025
Melbourne Beach, FL

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Cause of death

Metastatic melanoma

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James "Hal" Doran