Warren Doss

Warren Doss, 89, of Hazen, entered his eternal home on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. He was born December 17, 1924 at Ruston, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Etta Doss; parents, Henry and Amelia Doss; brother, Madden Doss; sister, Cornelia May, and one son, Dan Doss. He is survived by his son and his wife, Rick and Paula Doss; granddaughter, Jennifer Doss and great grandson, Noble Doss all of Little Rock, Arkansas. Grandson, Jacob Doss and wife, Larissa and great-grandsons, Nathaniel and Greyson Doss all of Rockledge, Florida. Shortly after completing high school in 1943, Warren was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the 8th Infantry Division 3rd Battalion 121st Regiment in combat in France, Belgium, and Germany. With the 8th (Golden Arrow) Infantry Division in Germany, he was awarded three Bronze Stars for heroic achievement. His great personal courage and devotion to duty contributed largely to the evacuation of three wounded men whose lives would otherwise have been lost. After release from armed services, he attended Southern State University majoring in business administration, served 12 years in oil, Investments, and accounting. He was a tax auditor for the Arkansas Employment Security Division for 9 years. Warren moved to Hazen and opened an Accounting and Tax office until his retirement. He served as Prairie County Justice of the Peace, member of the Hazen First United Methodist Church, teacher for Fellowship Sunday School Class, member of Men's Fellowship Class, Choir, and Administrative Board. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the Hazen First United Methodist Church and burial will be in the Czech Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen on Friday, February 14, 2014. Memorials may be made to the Hazen First United Methodist Church in Hazen or the charity of your choice. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.