Joe L. Dozier
March 2, 1963 ~ February 28, 2020
Joe L. Dozier, 56, of Taylorville, passed away at 7:22 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL.
Joe was born March 2, 1963 in Taylorville, the son of Bernard and Ruth (Guthrie) Dozier. He married Dorinda J. Hall on May 18, 2001 in South Carolina.
Joe graduated from Morrisonville High School, and went on receive certifications as a diesel mechanic and electrician. He was currently employed by Fitzgerald, where he was a forklift technician and mechanic. Joe loved camping, fishing, wood working, and listening to the blues. In his younger years, he loved to ride his Harley Davidson.
Joe is survived by his wife, Dorinda J. Dozier of Taylorville; daughter, Jinnie (fiancé, Joseph Wietekamp) Ethridge of Taylorville; son, Travis Ethridge of Taylorville; grandchildren, Dakota Hudson and Ryann Ethridge, both of Taylorville; mother, Ruth Dozier of Springfield; father, Bernard (wife, Thelma) Dozier of Springfield; brother, Jason (wife, Barb) Dozier of Chatham; niece, Elsie Dozier of Chatham; uncle, Duane Dozier of Taylorville; and several cousins.
Graveside Ceremony: 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorville with Rev. Chad Foster officiating. A celebration of Joe's life and luncheon will be held at a later date.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Midstate Chapter A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, Inc. PO Box 531, Taylorville, IL 62568.
The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, 202 W. Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568 with ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences to the family.
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Dorinda, Jinnie, Travis & Family, Received word this morning. So very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Joe was always a very kind, loving, generous person and friend to all of us! Remembering all the great times we had together with this wonderful man. Joe will live forever in our hearts! Sending my love! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
Bernard & Family, So sorry for your loss!
You have our deepest sympathies.
Prayers to the Family!!!!!!!!
Prayers to Dorinda and family also Joes family that god help you to get you threw this hard time, Dorinda we’re here for you anytime or anything you need, Joe you will be missed dearly you were a great person and you fought your hardest buddy , miss you tons and love you muchly ❤️❤️❤️
Joe was a great coworker, dedicated employee and good friend and I’m thankful for the years we spent together at CCFS. I send my deepest sympathies to his family and my dear friend Bernard.
I’m sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. It makes me very sad.💙
I absolutely love Joe and Dorinda. My earliest camping memory started with them. Sleeping in a hot nylon tent with Jinnie covered in poison ivy! They welcomed me as part of their family with open arms and hearts. God give you all peace now when you need it most. I love you so much and will pray for your hearts to be lifted.
You sure liked the blueberry jam that I made from your blueberry bushes.
It sure was a joy to know & interact with Joe… not to say he was a good fork truck mechanic & will be missed greatly. May you rest in peace
Joe was a good guy and good mechanic. He will be missed
Prayers to his family
it was always good to see this man at motorcycle functions, always had a great time with Joe
Our condolences to Bernard and family.
A one of a kind person that usually had the answer to your question only a few times did I get to stump that man
Love you joe you was the best father a person could ever get
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing! My heart goes out to all the family! He was a very good person! He will greatly be missed! He is an angel now and will watch over you! So sorry may he RIP!
So sorry for your loss , Joe will be missed by all of us road techs at Fitz Equip.
My uncle Joe was a very smart and loving man, he will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.. Love you lots!!
Rest in Peace Joe ! A shot of whiskey to you ! We will miss camping with you at the Abate function. You are a smart and kind man and fun to be with. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dorinda and family.
Sincere sympathy to all of his family. Prayers for peace and comfort.
May Joe Rest In Peace.❤️
Thanks for posting today’s service on your website. Thank you Rhonda for sharing those words! Love ya! Joe meant so much to so many of us. He will be sadly missed. Dorinda & Family, Sending my prayers and love to your family. God Bless you all!