Silas A Dozier Sr.

Champion Silas A. Dozier Sr., 81, passed away Wednesday morning, April 5, 2017 at his home. Silas was born on June 10, 1935 in Harland, KY, a son of the late Cecil and Edith (Gross) Dozier. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and worked at Chrysler Corporation until he retired in 1993. In his earlier years, he enjoyed playing horse shoes and bowling in leagues with his wife in Tennessee. He enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, cutting grass, fishing, and hunting rabbits and squirrels. He also loved to participate in old car shows. He will be deeply missed by his children, Deborah Jean (Marty) Kordiank of Kent, OH and Silas A. (Marge) Dozier Jr. of Champion, OH; three grandchildren, Robert S. Reynolds, Joseph G. Dozier, and Jeffrey R.(Tara Vankanegan) Dozier; and five great-grandchildren, Peyton Sue Dozier, Grace Ann Reynolds, Everlie Jo Dean Reynolds, Noah James Amato "Mr. Football" and Ethen Lee Amato; and two sisters, Wanda Crider of Kent, OH and Glenna Kay Byers of KY. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Phyllis (Thomas) Dozier, whom he married on February 17, 1957 and passed away on February 25, 2013; and brothers and sisters. Memorial services for Silas will be held on Saturday April 15, 2017 at 10:00AM at Lane Funeral Homes Roberts Clark Chapel located at 180 Garfield Dr. NE Warren, OH 44483. Friends and family may visit one hour prior to the services. Interment will take place at Champion Township Cemetery where he will be laid to rest next to his wife. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley in Silas's memory. Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com