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, email is: cassetty@bellsouth.net