Elbert Dossey

Elbert Nathaniel Dossey, 85, left this earth to enter into his Heavenly Home on July 8, 2010 in Clifton, Texas. Private graveside services will be held at 3 PM, Friday, July 9, 2010 at Mt. Antioch Cemetery. Elbert was born to Martha Beulah (Lansford) and Jodie Thomas Dossey on April 7, 1925 in Coolidge, Texas. After his career as a professional accountant, he continued to be active as a Guest Columnist for several newspapers in various locations following retirement from public and municipal accounting. In addition to his literary work, he was a spirited worker in churches, nursing homes and civic groups as teacher, lecturer, pianist and organist. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; four brothers. Elbert is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Eudora Dossey; son, Carl Dossey and wife, Nancy of China Spring; three grandchildren, Nathan Roy Dossey and wife, Andrea, Aaron Dossey and Catherine Elizabeth Dossey; and one great granddaughter, Lindsay Dossey.