Ralph Leroy Doss

June 7, 1940 - November 8, 2013

SACRAMENTO – Ralph Leroy Doss, Jr., 73, of Sacramento, died Friday, November 8, 2013 at Baptist Health in Madisonville. Mr. Doss was born June 7, 1940 in Panther, KY. He was a shop owner. He was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Doss; and father Ralph Doss. Survivors include his children, Tom Doss and Leigh Ann James, both of Florida, and Carla Payne, Angie Jackson, and Brian Andrews, all of Lafayette, IN; mother Ethel Doss of Sacramento; brothers Dennis Doss of Sacramento and Melvin Doss of Cadiz; and sister Carolyn Doss of Lafayette, IN. Funeral services are private. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

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I have millions of memories of my oldest brother. The very first memory I have of anything at all was of him. He was standing in the livingroom with a suitcase in his hand -just a little boy. He was in trouble and our parents were threatening to take him to Cary Home -just a ploy. Throughout the years he's always been somewhere on the outskirts of my life. I'll miss his phone calls and our jaunts out to yard sales and auctions or just shopping in general. . I'll miss everything about him. He'll forever be in my heart.

There was no one in the world like Uncle Jr. He was definitely one of a kind. He will be missed by so many and especially grandma. Uncle Jr. never liked to say good bye so I won't this time either.....but I will forever keep him in my heart.

Sue, I am so sorry to here of the loss of Jr. If you need to talk I am here. Bill knew Jr when they were in grade school. He said they were always fighting. I didn't know he knew him until yesterday. Praying for you and your family.

Dad will take your hand and lead you home Jr.

Jr was my oldest brother. He chose a different path in life than me but I always respected and loved him. His path was the hardest and finally overcame him. I pray that his rest now is peaceful and comforted by the arms of God. Sleep well my brother, I'll be along soon .

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Ralph Leroy Doss

June 6, 1919 - December 9, 2010

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A wonderful life on earth has come to an end as the family of Ralph Leroy Doss, Sr. age 91 of Sacramento, Kentucky says farewell. Mr. Doss is survived by his wife Ethel (Carver) as they have been blessed with 71 years of marriage. Surviving are four children; Ralph Doss, Jr. of Sacramento, KY, Dennis (Joyce) Doss of Sacramento, KY, Melvin (Paulette) Doss of Cadiz, KY and Carolyn Sue Doss of Lafayette, Indiana. One sister; Millie DesEnfants of Central City, KY. He is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. (five generations), several nieces and nephews, and many friends, will miss him. Born in Muhlenberg County on June 6, 1919, he has spent most of his life in Kentucky but spent many years in Lafayette, Indiana. He served his country in the United States Army as a Master Sgt. Drill Instructor and was wounded during WWII. Was also a member of the VFW. Mr. Doss worked as a car salesman for Beckers Auto Sales. Mr. Doss was preceded in death by his son; Steven Doss, parents; Charley and Myrtle Doss, three brothers; Hayward, Adrian, and Russell. Services will be private at a later date. Tucker Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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Uncle Ralph taught me to swim...........................by tossing me into the Wildcat Creek, under the Dayton, Indiana Bridge, on Indiana SR38 in 1950 or 1951. The water was cold and seemed 10 feet deep, although it was only 5 feet or so.

I will always remember fishing with him inthe summers and his glock of guinea hens...to this day they are my favorites!

My Grandfather was a great man who loved life and his family. He told the best stories, had a wonderful sense of humor and was a friend to all who knew him and met him. I'm very grateful to have had him for so long, and I thank God he was my Grandfather. He will be sorely missed. I love you papaw Ralph. Oneday I will see you again in heaven

Sue and family, May God be with you during you time of sorrow. I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family. I know you have many wonderful memories to share with each other. Love, Cinda

Some of my favorite memories in life were my visits to Kentucky to see Great-Grandmother Ethel and Papa Ralph. He always had the best stories, most of them fabricated and polished after years of telling them. He always had words of wisdom and an opinion. I was blessed/cursed with his soft spot for animals. Everyone who met him liked him instantly. He was truly one in a million and will be greatly missed.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

He was a wonderful grandpa. He always had a smile and a funny story to tell. I will always remember him sitting at the kitchen table telling stories and waiting on grandma to get him (and one of his dogs under the table) something to eat. Last time I was there I discovered he and I share a love of doing crossword puzzles every morning. His loss will leave a big empty spot at the table but not in our hearts.

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