Curtis Doss, Sr.
1928 ~ 2020
Date of death: October 12, 2020
In profound sadness, the staff of Veasley Funeral Home & Cremations, Inc. want to express our sincere condolences to the Doss family. Curtis' earthly temple is now resting in the care of Veasley Funeral Home. Revelations 21:4 says "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death; nor sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things are passed away." Be assured that in the days ahead you will surely gain strength from the memories of Mr. Curtis Doss.
Sincerely,
Derrick Veasley ~ Director
Henry Veasley ~ Director
Pastor E.C. Maltbia ~ Chaplain
Curtis Clinton Doss, Sr. was born on August 3, 1928 in Springfield, Arkansas to Mattie and Curtis Doss. He departed this life on October 12, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Mr. Curtis met and married Ruby West in 1951 and to this union seven children were born. He worked in construction for many years and retired from the Cement Mason Union in Detroit, Michigan. He enjoyed paying cards, especially bid whist. He was well known to his friends in the community.
Mr. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Mattie and Curtis Doss; his wife Ruby Doss; son, Curtis C. Doss, Jr.; daughter, Judy Doss; seven siblings, Freddie Donald, Sr., Henry Doss, Morris Doss, Pernice Davis, Ovine Clark, Sadie Harris, and Ella Jefferson.
Mr. Curtis leaves to cherish his memory, daughter, Gail Jefferson; sons, Harry Doss, Larry Doss, Ronald Doss, David Doss, Paul Doss; sistersAlpha Mae Parker of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Theosia Johnson and Paletha Washington both of Springfield, Arkansas; 10 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren, and a host of nephews and nieces who loved their “Uncle Curtis”, other family and friends.
Graveside celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 31, 2020, 11:00am at Mt. Olive Cemetery, 728 Mt. Olive Rd., Plumerville, Arkansas.