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Terance Lee Dozier Sr.

1948 - 2014

Terance Lee Dozier Sr. obituary, 1948-2014, Lorain, OH

BORN

1948

DIED

2014

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Terance Dozier Obituary

Terance Lee Dozier Sr.
LORAIN - Terance Lee Dozier Sr., 66, of Lorain passed away unexpectedly March 8, 2014.
He was born to the union of James Earl Dozier Sr. and Wilna Elizabeth Dozier in Lorain, Ohio on March 7, 1948. He was a long time resident of Lorain, Ohio, where many knew his name and smiling face.
Terance confessed Christ at an early age at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Lorain. He graduated from Lorain High School in June of 1967, while attending school he played football and ran track. He also attended Oberlin School of Commerce, majoring in Business Administration. His hobbies included photography, tennis and chess. He loved to photograph his family, friends, especially his grandchildren. He previously worked for Ford Motor Company as a production clerk , he later left Ford Motor Company to serve in the Army in Berlin, Germany. He received an honorable discharge. Terance then returned to the states and worked for his father's business, Dozier and Sons Cement Contractors. He started working for General Motors in Elyria, Ohio and later transfer to Parma, Ohio were he made an abundance of friends and lasting memories over his 40 years of service. Terance was truly the type of person to stop a stranger in the street and ask how their day is going. He had a very kind heart and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He leaves to cherish his memory his four children; Justin McKenzie of Glendale, AZ; DeShaun (Toccara) Tye of Sandusky, OH; Tomeka (Kertus) Lumpkin of Glendale, AZ; Terance (Briana) Dozier Jr. of Anchorage, AK; his loving brother Leslie "Pinky" Dozier of Lorain, OH. His 13 grandchildren; Justice, Isaiah, Justin, Takiyah, Nasia, Kenya, Nubia, Isaac, Talajah, Dezire, Kameyah, Taeyah and his soon to be born grandson Dante'.
He was preceded in death by his Father James Earl Dozier Sr., his Mother Wilna (nee Ulmer) Dozier and his brother James Earl Dozier Jr.
Visitation will be held Saturday March 15, 2014 from 10:00am until 11:00am at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Chruch, 1516 E. 30th Street, where the family will greet relatives and friends until time of Funeral Services at 11:00am; the Rev. Donald K. Young, Pastor, to Officiate.
Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Garden Cemetery in Avon.
Arrangements entrusted to Brown-Robinson Funeral Home, 2652 Broadway Lorain, OH 44052,(440) 244-1831. Online Condolences can be made at www.brownrobinson.com

Published by The Morning Journal on Mar. 12, 2014.
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Tomorrow will mark 10 years since your passing. I can't believe how the time flew by. I miss your voice, our debates and the laughs we shared together. If you can see all your granddaughters now (and our latest daughter whom I wish you could have met). I know in my heart your watching over us, and I see you in all of our girls, and for that I am at peace. Love you always Dad. XOXO

Tomeka (Daughter)

Family

March 6, 2024

It's been 5 years since my father passed. It still does not feel real and we miss his crazy, energetic personality everyday. Rest In Paradise Dad. We love and miss you.

Tomeka Lumpkin

Daughter

March 6, 2019

As teenager working with Pinky, Terry and Uncle Jim. They taught me more than just masonry, construction and design, they taught me how a real man thinks and act.

Henry Williams

March 8, 2015

Pinky & family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear brother, father, & grandfather. Terry was my friend for so many years. James was my friend first then Terry and I clicked. 42 years ago he was my best man at my wedding. Ella & I will always remember and be grateful for having known Terry.

Ray Wells

March 15, 2014

Deepest Sympathy to the Dozier family and Friends.

Georgia W. Price-Smith & Family
Lorain, Ohio

March 15, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless you!

Starla Austin

March 14, 2014

Your father,(Terry) had such amazing personality. Always made the best out of the situation. I learned a lot from him and life will be very different without him. Pinky, God bless u and the rest of the Dozier's Family. I am sorry for your loss.

Wendolyn Durley

March 14, 2014

To Terrys children and Pinky,
May God give you peace and comfort during this time of sorrow. Terry was suuch a great person. He will be miss by all of us in the family and also by his friends and associates. Lean on God and keep the memories always

Tina Neely- Byers

March 14, 2014

To my father in law, i miss you so much. i know that you have truly left your foot prints in our life. i love you and may you rest with your creator...

toccara tye

March 14, 2014

So sorry to hear of the loss of a good man. Our deepest sympathy & prayers are with the family.

Rhonda Evans-White & Evans Family

March 13, 2014

To my friend, TERRY I'am going to miss you. We grew up together in FULTON and had some good time there.REST IN PEACE till we meet again

VIVIAN (SIS) PHILLIPS/ GAGE

March 13, 2014

"Condolences go out to the entire Dozier family"
Terry was like another brother"...................what's one more!!!!????????
......rest in peace my friend...Sue P.,

March 13, 2014

To my best friend at Whittier Jr. High. You will be missed. "God Bless"

Al Morales

March 13, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Charlie Graham

March 13, 2014

I WILL MISS MY FRIEND ,IWORK WITH HIM FOR MANY YEARS AT GM ,A WONDERFUL PERSON R I P. DEE TOLBERT ELYRIA, OHIO

March 13, 2014

To a great guy. Terry you will be missed..Your smiling face and your little visits pulling over to the curb to talk to us..Such full of life...Always joking and laughing. As we sit in our house across the street from you we feel that void already. But God had a plan. We pray for the Entire Dozier family as this was such a sudden loss..God bless each and every one of his children..And Pinky we are so sorry...Now we just have you...We loved both these individuals as they are such good men..God bless

Wilfredo&Charlotte Guzman

March 13, 2014

Sorry to hear of the passing of my true good friend TERRY.I will remember our days at ENGLEBROOK and cherish the memories.My condolences go out to all FAMILY and wish for FATHER GOD to give you the strength and comfort to get through this sudden loss of such a good man. R.I.P MY FRIEND

SHARON HOWARD

March 13, 2014

Our condolences go out to Terry's family during this difficult time. I attended Lorain High with Terry and James Jr. Our prayers are with you "Pinky" and all of your family, for your strength in the Lord. Priscilla Montgomery and Eva Montgomery-Harris (Elyria, OH)

Priscilla Montgomery

March 13, 2014

Terry will always be remember as a joy to have been around. He was a person that you could always share a few laughs with, and share in the comfort of true friendship! My condolences goes out to the Dozier family, may your sorrow be lighten, in knowing that you shared the love of such a beautiful person. RIP Terry.

Yvonne Brown

March 13, 2014

RIP,My good friend,We use to say we were brothers in high school,we were born mar,7,1948.

F,Pete Contreras

March 13, 2014

You will always be in our hearts and we will miss you.

Christie

March 13, 2014

I am saddened by the news of Terry. He was such a nice person. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May God Bless and keep you in this difficult time of need.
Tiwauna Daniels-Taylor, Mt. Zion church member

Tiwauna Taylor

March 13, 2014

Prayers go out to your family Justin.

Shelah Y

March 13, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

billy & lynn knowles

March 12, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 12, 2014

He was a good guy from the east side. He will be missed. God bless.

Tom Kennedy

March 12, 2014

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