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Melvin Edward Doss

Melvin Doss Obituary

Melvin Edward Doss, 85, of Roanoke, died on Tuesday morning, July 10, 2007. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's Vinton Chapel Thursday, July 12, 2007 at 12 noon. Interment in Mountain View Memorial Park, Franklin County
Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 12, 2007.

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Julie Caplick

July 13, 2007

Barry, I will miss your Dad. He was a precious man. God has a special place for him, I am certain of that. He will be remembered as our favorite patient. Our family will pray for yours.

CAROLYN PARKER

July 13, 2007

I WILL REALLY MISS MY FRIEND.BUT I WILL NEVER FORGET THIS DEAR MAN.BARRY,DON'T BE SAD BECAUSE YOU WERE AND ARE JUST WHAT A SON SHOULD BE.

Butch & Ola Rierson

July 13, 2007

Barry and Selena: We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tracy (Snellings)

July 12, 2007

Sharon, Matthew and Amanda, I was so very sorry to learn of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Thelma Carner

July 12, 2007

I'll always remember our good times in Burlington N.C.and we'll miss Melvin and Allene very much. Hope I can ease your pain some.Love you all! Thelma Carner

Judy Gibson

July 12, 2007

My heart goes out to the family. I am the youngest daughter of Dick and Thelma Carner and I know how they always loved your parents. My Dad just went to Heaven in January and I know how hard it can be and how much you will miss your Dad. I'm so sorry for your earthly loss but it is Heaven's gain. May God give you His loving comfort and help you find peace, knowing that all God does is for our best. In Christ's Love, Kirk and Judy Gibson

Paul Nester

July 12, 2007

Sharon, Amanda, Matt,

Sorry to here about your loss. If we can help please let us know.

Take Care,

Paul, Sandy, Mark & Kyle Nester

Jeannene & Joe Bates

July 12, 2007

To the family of Melvin Doss:

Although I never met your family, I feel I know you through my parents, Thelma & Dick Carner. They have such fond memories of all of you while they lived in Burlington, NC, and my Dad truly loved your Dad, Melvin. Please know you are all in our thoughts & prayers & my Mother hopes to see you soon. We truly know how you're feeling right now as we lost our Dad in January. Although the pain is easing a little, we still miss him so much. I can just see my Dad and your Dad becoming reacquainted in Heaven & I just know our Dad gave yours a big greeting at Heaven's gate.

God be with you all & help comfort you. Melvin's legacy will live on through all of you.

Alan Doss

July 12, 2007

My sincere sympathy to all at this time of sorrow.
God bless you and keep you strong.

ann cranwell

July 11, 2007

Sharon, Amanda and Mitchie,
We are thinking of you and your family as you all are going through so much sadness at this time. Many thanks to your Dad for his service to our country. Dad's and Grandad's are very special. We know you will miss him but have good memories to hold in your hearts.
Love to you all,
Ann,Dean, Michael and Becca

Robin Doss

July 11, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Much love,
Robin & Family

Lorraine Woodford

July 11, 2007

Barry Doss & Family
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad.He was such a fine man & always so kind & special to me & the children.
Your family will be in my thoughts & prayers.

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