John Ed Doss's obituary , Passed away on October 20, 2025 in Longview, Texas

John Ed Doss

February 24, 1940 - October 20, 2025 (85 years old)

Longview, Texas

John Ed Doss's obituary , Passed away on October 20, 2025 in Longview, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Downs Funeral Home

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John Ed Doss

February 24, 1940 - October 20, 2025 (85 years old)

Longview, Texas

John Ed Doss Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 20, 2025 we had to say goodbye to John Ed Doss of Longview, Texas. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Ed Doss to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil Doss and Myrtis Powell Doss; his brother O. B. Doss; and his significant other Karla Doss. He is survived by: his children, Michele Doss Simmons and Ricky Edward Doss; his children-in-law, Romey Simmons and Kay Doss; his grandchildren, Haley Simmons Hastings (Stuart), Benjamin Doss and Rachel Doss; and his great grandchildren, Hadley Hastings and Henry Hastings. He is also survived by his extended family and thought the world of his nieces and many cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Chapel of Downs Funeral Home (4608 Elysian Fields Rd, Marshall, TX 75672). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Downs Funeral Home Chapel (4608 Elysian Fields Rd, Marshall, TX 75672). A burial will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at the Algoma North Cemetery (2380 Victory Dr, Marshall, TX 75670).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Downs Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 24

Visitation

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Chapel of Downs Funeral Home
4608 Elysian Fields Rd, Marshall, TX 75672

Fri

Oct 24

Celebration of life

3:00 PM

Downs Funeral Home Chapel
4608 Elysian Fields Rd, Marshall, TX 75672

Fri

Oct 24

Burial

Algoma North Cemetery
2380 Victory Dr, Marshall, TX 75670

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