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GAVIN DOZIER Gavin Patrick Dozier, 17, of Wilmington, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 12, 2020. He was born June 18, 2003 in Wilmington, NC, son of Pat Dozier, Jr. and Christina Harmon Dozier. Gavin previously attended Cape Fear Center for Inquiry and New Hanover High School. Gavin attended Hope Community Church with his family. He enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends as well as time spent in Ocracoke, Costa Rica and Florida. Gavin had a quiet but passionate love for animals. He was also a car enthusiast and was fond of the time he spent working alongside his father. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Alex Dozier; two grandmothers, Sheila Harmon (dec: Woody Harmon) and Harriet Dozier (dec: Pat Dozier, Sr.); eight aunts and uncles, Michael Harmon (Vannette), Michele Hughes (Michael), Tom Harmon (Victoria), Robert Harmon (Terri), Kevin Dozier (Sara), Alyson Dozier, Paul Dozier (Katie), and Ashley Dozier; and numerous cousins. A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Oleander Memorial Gardens with Pastor Nate Stratman officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gavin's memory may be made to Open Hands Farm in Castle Hayne. Share online condolences at www.andrewsmortuary.com

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Nov. 17, 2020.

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Caitlyn Hayes

December 15, 2020

Caitlyn Hayes

December 15, 2020

Caitlyn Hayes

December 15, 2020

While I never knew Gavin well, we were classmates for many years at CFCI.
I wanted to share something that I have from back in what I believe was 2nd grade. As you may remember, every year of elementary there was a tradition of handing out cards and candy to each of your classmates. I keep a folder full of cards people have given me over the years and in that folder, I still have a card that Gavin gave me one Valentine's Day. I'm not sure if he knew this but my favorite animal at the time was the zebra. Every time I see that card it makes me insanely happy. I've always thought it was such a cute little thing.
My sincerest condolences to everyone in the family, and I hope you all are doing well. Thank you for the memories.

December 12, 2020

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all always and forever

Annette Craver

December 11, 2020

My sincere condolences on the loss of your son. May you find solace in your families loving arms and your friends support.

Sy and Susan Creed

November 23, 2020

Condolences and prayers for Pat and all the Dozier family. Love you brother! May God give you strength during the these unimaginable times.

Paula Holmes

November 22, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We are so deeply sorry. With Love, Gene and Paula Holmes

Peggy Springs

November 22, 2020

Harriet and family, we just want you to know how heartbroken we are to learn of this horrific tragedy. Our prayers are going up for you that God would help you all thru this as only He can. With love, Jerry and Peggy Springs

Shannon Ahearn

November 21, 2020

Kevin and I are sending prayers for comfort. You and yours have been in our thoughts
a lot over the last week.

Michelle K.

November 20, 2020

Christina and family,
I could never find the words to comfort you during this time. I hope your loving memories and your strong faith are with you at every moment and give you some peace.

Sarah Wagler

November 20, 2020

Pat, just want you to know how very sorry I am about the loss of your son, Gavin. I can tell from your posts that you really loved him very much. My heart is aching to know how very much you are hurting and I want you to know I am praying for you. I'm trusting God to give you peace and strength for the days ahead. There are no words that can really comfort you at this time, but I pray that your memories that you hold dear will carry you through. Keep pressing into God and leaning on those around you that love you.

Tina Kahler

November 20, 2020

May God bring you peace and comfort.
May Gavin's Memory Be Eternal.
Keeping you in our prayers,
The Kahler Family ~ John, Tina, Logan, Alexia

Vanessa Child

November 19, 2020

Our Love and Prayers are with you Christina.

November 19, 2020

Christina and Pat,
My heart is broken for you and your daughter in the loss of Gavin. He was my shadow in 4th and 5th grade and quickly found a permanent place in heart. His sweet and sometimes mischievous grin never failed to brighten my day. He was a smart, kind, funny young man who was a friend to all. When he left my class I loved seeing him in the hallway and never failed to make him blush with a quick reminder he would always be one of “my kids”. May the peace of the Lord be with you. You are all in my prayers.

Cathi Mintz

Linda and Dennis McCall

November 19, 2020

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sending our heartfelt sympathy.

Dianne Hodges

November 19, 2020

My heart breaks for any parents who loose a young child. I am Tate Reese's grandmother and have listened to Tate and Sloan's tears. I know from them how much Gavin was loved, not only by them, but by so many people. His life had great meaning and I know you will cherish all of your wonderful memories from his short life. May God give you peace and grace at this time.

Suzanne Rush

November 19, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Kaydence Bradley

November 19, 2020

Such a sweet soul with the kindest heart, love you forever praying for Gavin’s sweet family

Michael Parks

November 19, 2020

Pat we are so sorry for the loss of Gavin. He’s up in Heaven now .We will keep you and your family in our prayers.God bless you and your family.Mike an Ann Parks Bobby Parks

Chandler Chambers

November 19, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Dozier Family. I’m truly sorry for all the sadness and pain that each of you are going through during this difficult time. Gavin was such a polite and well mannered young man. He always brought a bright smile and laughter each day! My heart and prayers go out to you.

Chandler Chambers
Wilmington Athletic Club after-school care.

Sue Hladik

November 19, 2020

We're sending condolences and prayers to the Dozier family. Root ES Intervention Team

Sheila King

November 19, 2020

My Prayers and love go out to Gavin's Family and Friends.
Mrs. King NHHS

Casey Davis

November 19, 2020

Condolences for your loss. Gavin was a polite student and a hard worker. I mourn with you the loss of the great things Gavin would achieve. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Jennifer Fite

November 19, 2020

My heart aches for the Dozier family. Gavin will be missed. He was always a good friend to Allie while at CFCI. He was part of a tight knit group of kids from CFCI. The Fite family will be praying for peace from God in this time. We can praise the Lord knowing that he is in heaven.

With many hugs and much love,
Chuck, Jennifer and Allie Fite.

Eric & Lisa (Amy’s sister) Blankenship

November 18, 2020

Lord, You know the pain and grief that Pat, Alex and Gavin’s mom are going through, and You understand the sadness and confusion they are facing, which must be tinged with so many unanswered questions as to why this had to happen to them. I pray you comfort them. Wrap your arms around them. Give them strength tomorrow and all the days ahead. In Jesus’ name, Amen

My heart is broken. (((Hugs))) thinking and praying for you all!

Joanne Brinkley

November 18, 2020

Christina and Pat,
My heart is breaking for you and your family. Gavin was such a kind and loving young man. His smile brightened every day from the moment he walked into my classroom. I know that he is doing the same in heaven. I will always remember him fondly. I am praying that you find strength and peace in knowing he is with the Lord.
Joanne Brinkley

Mike and Mitzi walker

November 18, 2020

Chrissy and family.....we are heartbroken for you and your family. I can’t even imagine what you must be going through. May Our Savior wrap his arms around you and help you through this tragedy. You are in my prayers and I love you my friend!
Mike and Mitzi Walker

Zack & kaysie

November 18, 2020

Gavin you were a gentle soul and you cared about a lot of people and put people before your self and you had a lot of people that cared about you we all miss you, fly high buddy you will be missed.

Jane Somerville

November 18, 2020

Dear Dozier family, my heart is breaking for each of you. I am so very sorry. Love to each of you.

Steven Hein

November 18, 2020

Christina
I baptized Gavin in February of 2004. I marked him with the sign of the cross and whispered to him that he belonged to Jesus. In the midst of your sorrow our hearts are broken as well. We are Easter people and we send you our love.
Steve and Kay Hein

Aubrey /Annette McCormick

November 18, 2020

Please know that you are very much in our thoughts and heart and prayers at this time of sorrow.
Aubrey and Annette McCormick

Evelyn Albright

November 18, 2020

Though he was never one of my students at CFCI, I remember him through the years as always mannerly and quite kind. God must have needed this special angel. Praying for strength for his sister Alex and all of his family.

Debby Hines

November 18, 2020

Love and prayers to the family. My heart goes out to you all. Heaven gained another angel.

Tom Tomovich Jr

November 18, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. My heart is with you through this tragic time.

Sara Farrow

November 18, 2020

I am so very sorry for you loss. Thinking and praying for you all.

Jimmy and Keri Walker

November 18, 2020

To Chrissy and Pat and all the family, we are so sorry for this tragic loss! May God be present and minister to you in only the way he can. In seeing the picture of Gavin he looks so much like Chrissy! We pray for you all and ask God to wrap you in his Mercy, Grace and Love! Our hearts go out to you all!

Raymond & Kaye Lewis

November 18, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Judy Bradshaw

November 17, 2020

Pat and family, my heart breaks for you in your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and keep you during this difficult time. You are loved.

Jerri Taylor

November 17, 2020

RIP Gavin a life taken way to soon, An Angel gained his wings. Pat I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. My heart aches for the family I hope y'all find peace in the days to come. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Amy Smith

November 17, 2020

Pat may God bless you and your family with the loss of Gavin and help comfort you in the days ahead. Prayers and love will continue to be with you.

CFCI field trip to pumpkin patch 2011

Sylvia

November 17, 2020

Our CFCI family sends our love to your family.

Ashley McQueen Howell

November 17, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. As a parent, I cannot fathom your pain, especially in these circumstances. Thinking of you all and praying for your family.

Cathi Southerland

November 17, 2020

Christina, There are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Please know you and your family will be in my prayers over the coming days. May you feel God’s presence moment by moment. Sending you lots of love ❤

Sherry West

November 17, 2020

First of all, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. No parent should have to go thru this. Your family is in my prayers. Although, I do not know your family, I felt an urge to pray and to let yall know your family is in alot of prayers by people yall don't even know. Because of his age I think it touched everyone's heart!! Rest in Peace Gavin...

Marian Wright Wright

November 17, 2020

Pat and Christina, I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. I know you are heartbroken and something you should have never had to endure ! Please know our prayers have been with you and will continue to be with you. Blessings. Marian Wright

Tony Bradshaw

November 17, 2020

Praying for the Dozier family.

Janice Creed

November 17, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart just breaks for all of you. We do know that what Gavin knows and sees now, he would not choose to come back to live here now. He is rejoicing and he is in the Father's arms.

Grayson Brinkley

November 17, 2020

Gavin was such a kind soul and a loving friend. I will forever be grateful for the time I got to spend with him. Sending all my love to his family. Rest beautifully, bud.

Tricia Furbay

November 17, 2020

Christina - words cannot describe how very sorry I am for your loss. My heart is breaking for you. I'll be praying for you and your family. Heaven has gained a very special angel.

Debra Kellum

November 17, 2020

Christina - I’m so sorry for your loss . Please know that you are in our prayers. May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort.

Tara Gatliff

November 17, 2020

So sorry to hear about such a tragic loss of someone so young. Praying for the Dozier family

Joseph Orona

November 17, 2020

This is incredibly heartbreaking. Although I never met Gavin, I grew up with Tommy, Robert, and Chrissy. As a parent, my heart literally aches for you especially, Chrissy. So tragic, I’m sooo sorry.

Charles and Miriam Bounds

November 17, 2020

Pat, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and in the days to come. Grace, Peace and Love to each of you, Charles and Miriam

Alli Smith

November 17, 2020

Kindest soul i’ve ever met, he always made sure i knew he cared about me and i’ll never forget that. rest in paradise luv.

Stuart & Robin Moody

November 17, 2020

Words fail to express our sorrow for your loss. May God grant you the strength and courage to carry you through this. Pat, please know we are always here for you and your family during this difficult time. Sending our very deepest sympathies to the entire Dozier family.

mark /audra/faith/madison McCormick

November 17, 2020

RIP Gavin ...Hope the Doziers family faith in god will bring some peace during this difficult time....

Lisa

November 17, 2020

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

Aubrey and Alison McCormick

November 17, 2020

Really at a loss for words. Alison and I are keeping the entire family in our prayers during this time. Love and prayers for each of you.

November 17, 2020

Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mark Murray & Family

CFCI Parent

November 17, 2020

My heart breaks for you and your family. May God's love give you strength and His comfort bring you peace.

Laurie Wierse

November 17, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of Gavin's passing. Prayers for your family.

Barbara Coleman

November 17, 2020

I heart breaks for your family. I didn’t know this young man or his family but it saddens me that his life was cut short. RIP in the hands of our Lord.

Lori F.

November 17, 2020

Deepest Condolences to the family and friends as well of this young man.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless You in this time of sorrow.

Vanessa Child

November 16, 2020

Christine our Love and Prayers are with you always. Cherish the good times with Gavin and hold them in your Heart. Gavin is with his Heavenly Father. May he rest in Peace in God arms.

Ava Conner

November 16, 2020

Gavin was so loved , I miss you so much Gavin .

Wendy Malenfant

November 16, 2020

Pat,
Love and Prayers from all of us at Grand Strand Auto Auction!
Gavin was always very kind and well mannered.
May God wrap his arms around all who loved him!
Wendy

Terri McCormick

November 16, 2020

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

Lauren Balkcum

November 16, 2020

Prayers for all the family

Pauline R

November 16, 2020

May he RIP Life cut to short.

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