OVERBROOK, Kan. – George Warthen Wise Doss, at the age of 84, left to be with God on March 26, 2023. George was born Feb. 14, 1939, in Webb City, Mo.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at Grace Community Church, 310 E. Eighth St., Overbrook, with memorial services immediately to follow at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be in the Carbondale Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Community Christian School, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Ave., Lyndon, KS 66451.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Halaine (Wise) Doss, Sr.; older brother, Marion Doss Jr.; and son-in-law, Tony DeBarge.
George is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Betty (Haines) Doss; all of his children, Becky Florence, Gail Sell, Marion Doss III, Sally DeBarge, Debbie (Rob) Gloss, Jenny (Bob) Klingler, Barbie (Antonio) Reyes, and Ashley (Joe) Michaelis; and 24 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
George graduated from Highland Park High School, then attended the U.S. Naval Academy and served in the USNR. A scholar at heart, with a deep love of books and learning, George attended Kansas State University, Kansas University, and graduated from Washburn University.