Donald Duane Dozier

Donald Duane Dozier obituary

Donald Duane Dozier

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Nov

21

Service

7:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Morrisonville

111 North St., Morrisonville, IL 62546

Nov

22

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Morrisonville

111 North St., Morrisonville, IL 62546

Donald Dozier Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Perfetti–Assalley Funeral Homes – Morrisonville on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Donald Duane Dozier, 90 of Taylorville, formerly of Morrisonville passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 10:07 a.m. at Taylorville Estates in Taylorville. He was born on July 28, 1935, in Morrisonville, IL, the Son of Albert and Elsie (Sloman) Dozier. He married Linda C. Beckmier on February 22, 1959, in Morrisonville, IL and she preceded him in death on March 14, 2010. Duane was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Morrisonville, Morrisonville Masonic Lodge # 681, Ansar Shrine, Christian County shrine Club, and the Morrisonville Community Club.

Duane is survived by his Son: Mark (Kelli) Dozier of Morrisonville; Daughter: Sheila (Mike) Unser of Morrisonville; Grandchildren: Emilee (Jason) Forsythe, Alicia (Josh) Lehman, Cody (Bryn) Unser, Craig (Emilee) Unser, and Clint Dozier and Fiancé Mikayla Gruber; Great-Grandchildren: Trenton Lehman, Garrett Lehman, Lowell Unser, McCoy Unser, Keegan Duane Unser, Callan Unser and Ada Jane Unser; Step-grandchildren: Tyler, Tanner and Tori Forsythe Brother: Bernard (Thelma) Dozier of Springfield and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Linda and Grandson-in-Law: Justin Krampf.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Morrisonville with masonic services to begin at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Morrisonville with Rev. Jim Ferrill officiating. Burial will be held in Morrisonville Cemetery in Morrisonville, IL.

Memorials may be made to Shriner's Hospital C/O: Christian County Shrine Club

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Upcoming Events

Nov

21

Service

7:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Morrisonville

111 North St., Morrisonville, IL 62546

Nov

22

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

First Presbyterian Church of Morrisonville

111 North St., Morrisonville, IL 62546