Service Details
There will be a Homegoing Service for Crawford in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 12 noon. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 am until the time of service. Interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Racine – Crawford B. Doss, Jr., age 86, passed away at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Bruce, as he was called by family and friends, was born in Racine on December 6, 1936 to Crawford and Olga (nee: Williams) Doss, Sr. He faithfully served our country with the United States Air Force from 1955-1958 as a mechanic servicing airplanes. Bruce married the love of his life, Magnolia Trotter, on June 25, 1960. He was a dedicated and loyal employee of American Motors/Chrysler for over 40 years. Bruce was a devout member of his church. He was baptized over 50 years ago and was longtime member at Second Baptist Missionary Baptist Church, his original church home, where he faithfully maintained the upkeep of the church and sang in the choir. He then joined United Faith Missionary Baptist Church, where he continued to serve until his death. Some of the roles Bruce held at United Faith included Head Trustee, Financial Officer and Choir Member. Bruce had many passions, which included yard work, doing cross word puzzles and watching an occasional cartoon to stay young at heart. He displayed his artistic talent when he took a ceramic class, where he decorated, painted and glazed a number of pieces that the family will be able to enjoy for years to come. Bruce was an avid bowler for over 50 years, and he participated in leagues through the fall of 2022. All that said, we remember Bruce for his fun-loving nature, whether it was putting bunny ears behind the closest “victim” while taking a picture or allowing his grandkids to stick stickers all over his body. He was first and foremost a devout and humble family man who absolutely adored his grandkids and great grandkids.
Surviving are his loving wife, Magnolia; children, Eric Doss, Angela (Lavel) Jackson, Christopher (Kristine Kulig-Doss) Doss; grandchildren, Jamaar Jackson, Nicole (Adam) Jackson Major, Haley Doss, Hannah Doss, Antonio Kulig; great grandchildren, Arabelle and Ezekiel Jackson Major; brother, James Doss; sisters-in-law, Allene Williams, Verilee Stovall, Carol Trotter and Kathy Trotter; cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Crawford was preceded in death by his parents, Crawford and Olga Doss, Sr.; stepmother, Ruth Doss; brother, Robert (Bobby) Doss; sisters-in-law, Yvonne (Ernest) Young, Jessie Harper and Juanita Trotter; brothers-in-law, John, Joe, Donald and O.L Trotter.
There will be a Homegoing Service for Crawford in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 12 noon. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 11:00 am until the time of service. Interment will take place at West Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Buddy lander way faith ministry church of Midland Michigan says
My prayers are with the family May God be with you all in this time of need
Gerri Reado says
My condolences to Angie/Lavel and family. May God bless you all in this time of bereavement.
Linda Revis says
Daddy Doss as I call him was a loving caring hearted man. Never met him face to face but he had a love for God and his people. His love showed up even with my granddaughter he never met. He tune in to Bible study and church service with Faith Ministries. He will be missed. Family May God uplift you and keep you during this time. Just know we care and love you all. ❤️
Daris J. Hodges says
My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Crawford. He was an exceptional team mate throughout his bowling years and will be truly missed.
Carmen Wooden says
My condolences to the Doss family, may God keep you in your time of need.
Bettina And Wagner Lester says
My sincerest condolences to the Doss Family.
Dorothy Turner - Green says
My sincere condolences to you Maggie and your family .praying for you all .🙏🏾
Ann Kirkwood and Family says
Sending prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Crawford Doss . May God’s grace and mercy cover you during your loss of your love one ☀️
John Moore says
My deepest condolences to the Doss family. Bruce was one of my dads best friends. Remember him well RIP 🙏🏽
Letha R Chattman says
Sending love and prayers to the Doss family, May all your cherished memories bring you joy!
I remember him from SMBC on Blake Ae such a wonderful and kind gentleman.
Ella Beal says
So sorry to hear of the passing of my friend Bruce we worked together for some years. Very nice person always was the same. Heaven gain an Angel. Rest in peace.
Pastor George Hamilton says
To the Doss family;
My deepest condolences to you all to hear of the passing of your loved one.
Although we were different in age I considered my friend. We worked at the same church place, we both volunteered in the U.S . Air Force as aircraft mechanics .
The Bible says that sorrow only endures for a night. May God give you all peace and tranquillity during your loss.
Mary L.Hooks says
I send my condolences and sincere thoughts of prayer. God keep you and your family. God bless
Mary Spencer says
I am so sorry to hear about crawford. I have known him since coming to the infusion center for years. I always made his appts and would talk with him everytime he was there. I will miss him so much. He was a wonderful man. Prayers to his family