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James Doss Obituary

Doss, James L. beloved husband of the late Alberta, dear father of Evelyn (Craigen) Dorsey, Helen T. Johnson, Bobby (Chiquita), Joan Anderson, Emmett, and Kenneth (Claudette), loving grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of nine, and great-great grandfather of two, treasured uncle of many nieces and nephews. Passed away quietly at his home on November 25, at the age of 98. The celebration of this wonderful, well lived life begins with a visitation on Friday, November 30, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., at Leak & Sons Funeral Home, 7830 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago and continues Saturday, December 1, at Jubilee CME Temple, 114 E. 59th Street, Chicago. Wake at 10 a.m. Funeral at 11 a.m. Interment at Oak Woods Cemetery.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 30, 2007.

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Vivian Johnson

November 30, 2007

Mr. Doss loved life. He had lots of energy and did not look his age before his final illness. I hope his journey to the next life is the way he liked to live.

Darrell Johnson

November 30, 2007

Daddy,

I will really miss you but I know that you are in a better place and your misery is over. I know you were never happy being unable to do what you wanted to do. Now you are free and I pray that God has granted you all the peace and grace that heaven holds. We love you and we will miss you and I hope to see you again someday...

Love Always, Darrell

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