DOUGLAS MONROE DOSS

Douglas Monroe Doss, 90 of North Tazewell, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his home. He was born in Jewell Ridge, VA to the late Joseph Mette and Mollie Beatrice Taylor Doss. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years: Eunice Evelyn Doss; sisters: Hazel Drum and Linda Hess. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and fought in the Korean War in 1951-1952. He retired after 37 years from Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He was a member of Riverside Community Church of North Tazewell, VA and also a member of the Masonic Lodge and VFW.

He is survived by sister: Charlotte Shortt of Richlands, VA; daughter: Gala DeFriece of North Tazewell, VA; son: Timmy Doss and wife, Sandy of Tazewell, VA; grandchildren: Sean DeFriece and wife, Amanda of North Tazewell, VA, Amanda Doss of Seattle, WA; great-grandchildren: Andy DeFriece of North Tazewell, VA and Ariel DeFriece of Pembroke, VA; great great-grandchildren: Aubrey and Koltyn DeFriece; step-grandchildren: Donnie Neel of Wisconsin, Coty Neel of North Carolina and Cara Neel of Tazewell, VA. Doug spent the last 15 years of his life dedicated to his wife during her long battle with Alzheimer's. He enjoyed spending time with his family and taking care of others. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help everyone. "He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed" Revelation 21:4.

A service to celebrate Doug's life will be held Friday, July 24, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Dudley Memorial Chapel with Pastor ReVonda DeBord officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens.

Friends may visit with the family Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Dudley Memorial from 6:00-8:00 P.M.