Ken Doster Obituary
Mr. Doster was born in Memphis, TN. He was an Army Veteran, serving as a Paratrooper during the Korean War. He was owner and operator of Ken's Barber shop in Southaven, MS for over 30 years.
Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Ray Doster.
He leaves his daughter, Carol Oglesby (Rex) of Senatobia, MS; his son, Fred Doster (Tracie) of Oxford, MS; three grandchildren, Landon Doster, Brandee Lott and Savannah Leeton; four great-grandchildren, Thomas Allen Lott, Riley Doster, Sadie Merritt Leeton and Sawyer Floyd Leeton.
The family request that memorials are sent to the Alzheimer's Association.
A graveside service will be at 10 am, Wednesday, December 31 at Forest Hill Cemetery South 2545 East Holmes Rd. Memphis, TN 38118.
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