Racine – Pastor Lewis Lemar Doss Jr., 52, received his eternal wings on Monday, August 2, 2010 at Wheaton Franciscan Health Center. He was born on March 1, 1958 in Racine to Lewis & Hettie (nee: Jones) Doss and graduated from William Horlick High School in 1976. Pastor L. L. Doss married Cynthia Morris on January 3, 1998, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Appointed Pastor of United Church of God in Christ in June, 1992, he was the Chairman of the New Life District, and a member of the Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction’s Elder Council. He was previously employed by Sears as an auto mechanic and the Racine Unified School District in the Special Education Department. As well as being an anointed musician, Pastor L. L. Doss loved to travel, was an avid fisherman, and a faithful watcher of the Food Network channel. His personality drew people to him and his sense of humor brought joy to everyone he met. He will be greatly missed.
Pastor L. L. Doss is survived by his wife of 12 years, Cynthia D. Doss; his daughter, Ametria (Timothy) Dock; sons, Timothy Doss, Darnell (Trinity) Malone and Domenique Malone; granddaughters (His “babies), Kayla Dock and Arion Malone; his mother, Hettie I. Doss; siblings, Belinda (Dennis) Marshall, Mary (Cornelius) Gordon, Patricia (Willie) Scott, Curtis Doss, Benjamin (Vickie) Doss, Marilyn (Simon) Walker, Debra (Leon) Brown, Karen Doss, Elizabeth (Livingston) Williams; mother-in-law, Josephine Morris; brother-in-laws, Turner Ray (Lisa) Morris and Craig Morris; sister-in-law, Tonya Robinson; and a host of nieces, nephews, special brother, Kalvin (Yvette) Barker; special sister, Lynette Harrison; big brother, Pastor Herbert Robinson and his wife Mother De’Lonnia Robinson; and Godmother, Myrtle Harrell. Pastor L. L. Doss was preceded in death by his father Elder Lewis L. Doss, Sr., his paternal grandparents, Mary Alice Thompson and Harvey Doss; step-grandfather, Arzell Thompson; his maternal grandparents, Andrew and Mimmie B. Jones; and his father-in-law, Turner Ray Morris Sr.
Visitation & viewing will be on Thursday, August 5, 2010 from 4:00-6:00 pm followed by a memorial service from 6:00-7:00 pm at United Church of God In Christ (2849 – 92nd Street, Sturtevant, WI 53177). Homegoing services celebrating the life of Pastor L. L. Doss Jr. will be held Friday, August 6, 2010 11:00 am at Greater Grace Temple C.O.G.I.C. (522 N. Memorial Drive, Racine, WI 53404). Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will also be in Greater Grace Temple on Friday from 10-11 am.
An endless thank you to friends & co-workers, and the medical staff, with a special thanks to Home Healthcare Nurse Diane, ICU Staff Sue and Mary, Nurses Assistants Wendy and Gary, LPN’s Dillon Kumbia and Ann Marie, and Dr. Waltenburger, Dr. Kumpati, Dr. Tierney, and Dr. Turner of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Center. May God bless you all!
Carl Williams says
My deepest condolences to the family and friends. When ever i remember good times growing up his name is almost always mentioned. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Terri & Chris Larsen says
Berlinda and family we are so sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Eric R. says
God speed Lewis…it is too often true that “only the good die young”. Lewis was a great man and, I will always remember his talent and goodness early on his life.
Curtis and Benjamin we were good friends in the 60’s and early 70’s and I remember how you both looked up to Lewis.
God bless you both and your family… I hope you know Lewis is with God now and it helps you through this difficult time.
Rev. William (Bill) & Minzelle (Peaches) Kelly says
Dear Cinthia, We are deeply touched by your loose. Our prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult tine. Love The Kelly’s.
Pastor Isiah King says
We are praying for the Doss family and United Church of God in Christ for their lost. Pastor Doss was a great man of God.
Lance McCoy says
To the wife,mother,children,brothers,sisters,aunts,uncles,nieces,nephews,and dear close friends.My sympathy goes out to you all during this time of bereavement to our annoited pastor Lewis Lemar Doss Jr. May his spirit and what he stood for(holiness)may continue to always be in our hearts. May our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ continue to bless and keep each and every-one of you. God Bless You All!!! Brother Lance McCoy,and the Entire McCoy Family.
shannon may says
You will be sadly missed. you were my mentor in more ways than you know. I will miss all the advice you gave me and to let you know that everything worked out the way you said it would.