Obit of Dozier, James Robert "Bob" - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Submitted by:  Gene Phillips <okarchives@comcast.net>  31 Jul 2005
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Dozier, James Robert "Bob"

James Robert "Bob" Dozier was welcomed into heaven by his Lord on January 
3, 2003. He was born on May 3, 1940 in Amarillo, Texas to James M. and 
Lois V. Dozier, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a Methodist. 
Dozier graduated from John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City in 1958. 
He married Marti Pulley on September 29, 1957 in Oklahoma City. He was an 
accomplished musician and artist specializing in brass sculptures, two of 
which are on display at the Oklahoma Firefighter's Museum. He had worked 
for the Del Monte Corporation and had been recognized for his many 
accomplishments during his tenure with the company, including the 
Distinguished Salesman Award in 1970. Most recently, Dozier had worked in 
the food brokerage industry. In 1993, he was voted Oklahoma Salesman of 
the Year by his peers in the confectionery industry. He retired in July, 
2002. Dozier had also been a home builder in Lubbock, Texas. He served the 
West Texas Home Builders Association in many capacities, including 
President of the Association. Survivors include his wife, Marti, of 
Oklahoma City; son and daughter-in law, Jim and Autumn Dozier of Flower 
Mound, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Kellye and Mike Hefner of Lubbock, 
Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Steve Garrett of Oklahoma 
City. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kim Montgomery of 
Manchester, Missouri; Justin Hefner and Jordan Hefner, both of Lubbock, 

Texas; Nicholas Dozier of Lewisville, Texas and Ryan and Tyler Dozier of 
Flower Mound, Texas as well as his in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews 
all of whom he loved dearly. A memorial service will be held on Monday, 
January 6, 2003 at 10:00 am at Lakeside United Methodist Church, 2925 NW 
66th Street, Oklahoma City, with Pastor Judy Bradford officiating. 
Graveside services and burial will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at 
Resthaven Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas. The family requests memorials be 
made to the BEB Research Foundation, P.O. Box 12468, Beaumont, Texas 
77726. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Integris Baptist 
Medical Center for their loving care. VONDEL L. SMITH & SON MORTUARY 13125 
N. MacArthur 720-1439

Published in the Oklahoman on 1/5/2003.
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