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Needham B. Dozier

October 5, 1916 ~ September 24, 2013

NEEDHAM BRYANT (N.B.) DOZIER, JR., 96, died on September 24, 2013. He was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on October 5, 1916, the son of the late Ruth Evans Dozier and Needham Bryant Dozier, Sr. Mr. Dozier had been an active member of First United Methodist Church in Rocky Mount for over eighty-five years since joining the church in 1927. In addition to the many roles he had in the local church, he served on both the World Service Commission and the Board of Education of the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. Mr. Dozier graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1932 and from North Carolina State University in 1936. He retired in 1978 as owner and operator of Dozier Supply Company, a local building supply firm that he operated with his father from 1940 until his father's death in 1971. Among his numerous other civic activities, he was a member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce for many years and received its Distinguished Service Award in 1952. He had been an active member of the Rocky Mount Kiwanis Club since 1952. Mr. Dozier was a World War II veteran with the rank of Lt. Senior Grade in the Supply Corps of the U.S. Navy. His service included North Africa, the European Theater, and Omaha Beach in France. Mr. Dozier was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Robbie Walker Dozier, in 1998. He is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Grissim Dozier of Durham, N.C.; two sons, Lewis Bryant Dozier (Rosalyn Skelton Dozier) of Vienna, Va., and Robert Evans Dozier (Linda Fletcher Dozier) of McLean, Va.; and four grandchildren, Robyn Anne Dozier, Keith Westmoreland Dozier, Claire Elaine Dozier, and Evan Walker Dozier. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p. m. on September 28, 2013, at First United Methodist Church with Reverend Thomas Greener officiating. Following the funeral, a graveside service will be held at Pineview Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church annex beginning at 1 p. m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First United Methodist Church, 100 South Church Street, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting http://www.wheelerwoodlief.com/. Visitation First United Methodist Church (Rocky Mount) 100 South Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-977-0400 --> | Saturday 9/28, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Service First United Methodist Church (Rocky Mount) 100 South Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-977-0400 --> | Saturday 9/28, 2:30 pm Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801

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  1. Uncle N.B. was an unforgettable gentleman whose zest for living was remarkable. A loving man, he cared for all around him and taught us all about placing value where it matters.

  2. Lewis,Bob,and Elizabeth, Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Though we lived in Rocky Mount only a few years your mother and father were part of some of our fondest memories of life on Piedmont Ave. We count knowing them as one of the blessings God gave us while living on Piedmont Ave. N.B. in those days was a bundle of energy and could be seen walking uptown or out in the yard doing yard work. He was always ready for a conversation about the current events or the happenings in the neighborhood. Linda and Jerry Berger

  3. Lewis and Rosalyn, Our hearts go out to you in your time of loss. God bless you with peace and comfort. Diane and James Gardner

  4. We have heard so many wonderful stories from Lewis about his father. Wishing the family peace in the knowledger of Christ’s promises. Lee and Nancy Curtis

  5. Dear Bob, I am so very sorry to hear the sad news of your father’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Cindy Stier

  6. The Bible promises that those who have died will be resurrected to a paradise earth. (John 528,29) Communicate your feeling, Kind words will cheer you up. (Prov. 1225) Keeping your feeling bottled up inside may make it difficult for you to deal with your grief. On the other hand, discussing your feelings with someone you trust will open the way for you to receive kind words of encouragement when you need it most. God will wipe out every tear from their eyes, & death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. (Rev. 214) Talk to God. Likely, you will feel much better after you pour out your heart to Jehovah God in prayer. (Ps. 628) This is not simply a feel-good therapy. In prayer, you are appealing to the God of all comfort, who comfort us in all our tribulation. (2 Cor. 13,4) By these following scriptures. Ps. 3418; Ps. 10217; Ps. 1473; Isaiah 258. It is my hope that some of these will help you, as they did for me. giving, hope to see our loved ones once again


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