Gretna…….Leroy Chesley Doss Sr., age 86 of 112 Harvey St., Gretna died Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at his residence.
Born September 24, 1928 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Coleman Lundy Doss and Mary Latisha Hardy Doss. He was predeceased by two grandchildren, Larry Simpson and Timmy Gilbert; four brothers, Raymond Doss, Reuben Doss Sr., Harold Doss, and Frank Doss; and three sisters, Ethel Dalton, Mary Jane Collins and Bernice Owen. Mr. Doss retired from Dan River Mills where he worked for 35 years and was a member of West End Church of Christ. He loved horses and enjoyed riding his pony cart. Mr. Doss especially loved his rabbit beagles and loved to hunt.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia Worley Doss of the residence; two daughters, Betty Meeks and her husband, Ronnie of Madison Heights and Wanda Worley and her husband, Mike of Gretna; three sons, Ronnie Doss and his wife, Brenda of Chatham, James Doss of Gretna and Leroy Doss Jr. and his wife, Karla of Gretna; one brother, William Doss of Gretna; two sisters, Irene Floyd of Hopewell and Shirley Mills of Gretna; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2015 at Gretna Burial Park by Randy Parker, Minister.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.