Born in Vicksburg, he was the son of Jules Warren Doiron, Sr. and May Frances Logue Doiron. He grew up in Vicksburg, graduating from St. Aloysius High School in 1959. He was of the Catholic faith.
After serving in the United States Marie Corps, he received a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Mississippi College and a master's degree in computer science from the University of Southwestern Louisiana.
Phillip worked for the Waterways Experiment Station in the Environmental Lab until his retirement in 1996. After retirement, he continued his career in the private sector until his final retirement in 2012.
He lived most of his life in Vicksburg, where he was involved with the American Red Cross and the Vicksburg Soccer Organization. Weaver, Alabama was his home the last seven years, where he enjoyed canoeing, hiking, RV camping and being a member of the Cheaha RV & Camping Club, and the Alabama Good Sam's Organization. Other hobbies included antique train collecting and Civil War history.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a niece, Bobby Doiron Raines and a nephew, Christian Doiron.
Survivors include his children, Julie Doiron Sosebee (Craig), Phillip Logue Doiron, Jr. (Kara), Danielle Doiron Warnock (Brad); grandchildren, Jack Soebee, Elizabeth Sosebee, Anna Kate Doiron, Ally Doiron, Mary Bradley Warnock and Wes Warnock; brothers, Warren Doiron (Camille) and Greg Doiron (Shirley); nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Craig Sosebee, Jack Sosebee, Brad Warnock, Mark Doiron, Mike Jackson, Phillip Doiron.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vicksburg Catholic Schools and St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Riles Funeral Home with Father Thomas Lalor, pastor of St. Paul Catholic Church officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Hill cemetery under the direction of Riles Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Tuesday at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of the service.
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