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Name of Deceased: Robert Doss
Obituary: Robert Doss Dies at Home of Son
Robert Doss, a respected 72 year old farmer of the Puncheon Creek section of the
county, died suddenly about 5:30 Tuesday afternoon at the home of his son, John
Doss, in the Oak Knob community of the county. Death was attributed to a sudden
heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Verlie Napier Doss; 3 sons, the
other 2 being Charlie Doss of Indianapolis, and Dennie Doss, of the Walker
Springs section of the county; 16 grandchildren; 3 brothers, Wilson Doss of the
Underwood section; Hubert Doss of Indianapolis; and William Doss of Red Hill;
and 2 sisters Mrs. Lizzie King and Mrs. Vicki Driver, both of the Underwood
community.
Burial is to be made Friday afternoon at one o’clock in the Underwood
Cemetery, with funeral services conducted by Elder John Carter Holland, of the
Church of Christ of which the deceased had been a devoted member for a number of
years. He was the son of Bittie and Polly Blankenship Doss, and was a native of
the Puncheon Creek section.
Source: Macon County Times, January 31, 1952 - front page
Submitted By: Deb Cassetty
My E-mail is: cassetty@bellsouth.net