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Jack T. Dossett

January 20, 2009 By Hall-Wynne Leave a Condolence

Jack Thomas Dossett, age 81, died Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the VA Hospital in Durham. Jack was a Durham native and son of the late Grover Newton and Mamie Allen Dossett. He attended Durham County schools and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jack also was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Jack served as Past Master of the Eno Lodge; Past High Priest, Past Master and Past Commander of the Durham York Rite Bodies. He was a member of the York Grand Cross of Honor of NC and the Knights of the York Cross of Honor of NC. He spent countless hours over the past 50 years volunteering his time at the VA Hospital.

Jack is survived by his sister-in-law: Mary L. Dossett of Durham, NC; two nieces: Linda Dossett Berini and husband, Danny, also of Durham; Joyce Dossett Sprouse and husband, Robert, of Chapel Hill, NC; four great nephews: Todd Whaley, Joe Berini, Donny Berini and Jason Whaley; three great-great nieces; and five great-great nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers: Samuel and Lawrence Dossett.

Graveside services with Masonic Rites and military honors will be held 2:00 PM Friday, January, 23, 2009 at Maplewood Cemetery, Section 2. The Rev. Jimmy Bland will preside.

Friends may visit Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home.

Flowers are acceptable or donations may be made to the Masonic Home for Children, 600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565.

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Arrangements for the Dossett family are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service.

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  1. Don Click

    January 22, 2009 at 12:00 am

    On behalf of the other men’s Bible study group on Thursday mornings at Bob Evans, we offer our condolences. We lift up the Dossett family in prayer. We will miss the regular friendly greeting given to us each week by Mr. Dossett.

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  2. Shelly E Martin

    January 22, 2009 at 12:00 am

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  3. George W, Byrd

    January 23, 2009 at 12:00 am

    I initially knew Dad Dossett as a DeMolay Chapter Dad in Durham in the 1950’s-1960’s and through my father, Claiborn Byrd. Later in my life, Jack represented us as a real estate broker on numerous properties. I had an appreciation for him and his continual efforts to help others throughout his life. I know that you will truly miss him.

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  4. Dicky Lyon

    January 23, 2009 at 12:00 am

    From the members of Eno Lodge No. 210, our thoughts and prayers go out to Jack’s family at the loss of their loved one. Eno Lodge has lost a dedicated member of over 51 years who rarely ever missed a meeting. The first time I met Jack was when he came to my house on the investigating committee for the lodge when I petitioned to join. Jack was a stickler for details and was always ready to help out when anyone asked. He appointed me as one of his officers when he became the Master at the lodge and then gladly assisted when asked as I learned my parts. Back in the late 80s, Jack walked from his house to the lodge in the snow one evening to come to a practice that I had asked for. He was always ready to congratulate you on a fine job when you deserved it and was very complimentary and proudly praised you for your accomplishments and appointments. Anytime I came to the lodge or saw him out and about, he would ask how my wife and my two girls were doing and what they were up to. My girls still remember Jack from the York Rite picnics, but mostly from the many times that he would buy them ice cream when we saw him at Northgate Mall and that was almost 20 years ago. The last time I saw Jack at the hospital a few weeks ago, he was smiling as usual when I came in, even though he didn’t feel well. He even chuckled a bit when the nurse asked if we were kin and I said that we were brothers. Jack was a good friend and a good Brother to me and many others. He will be missed at our meetings and I will miss our conversations that we enjoyed over the years. May God bless and comfort Jack’s family and many friends. Sincerely, Dicky Lyon, Secretary Eno 210

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  5. Carlisle Holeman Scott

    January 23, 2009 at 12:00 am

    Jack was a dear friend of our family. We spent much time together in the late 60s, as my father and Jack served in the Eno Shrine together. Jack joined us for holiday dinners oftentimes, and as I was recently telling his niece, Joyce at a high school reunion, Jack always brought a little box of something sweet to our house at Christmas time. He also took time to visit with my grandmother who lived with us. Jack lived a long life, and he will be missed. We were very glad to be part of his life.

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  6. Teresa D Browning

    January 25, 2009 at 12:00 am

    Jack was a fine man who believed in doing things right for the good of all,his quick thinking and never ending smile was very catching and really respected. May God be with you all. Frank and Teresa Browning

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