Cecil Franklin Doss of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to Alonzo and Ruby Lee (Stroud) Doss on February 23, 1929, in Ringling, Oklahoma and passed from this life on December 1, 2022, in Ardmore, Oklahoma at the age of 93 years.
Cecil grew up and attended school in Mountain Home/Ringling. He was an excellent athlete and medaled in hurdles. He served his country the U.S. Army Airborne during the Korean War. Cecil did his training at Ft. Benning, Georgia to become a paratrooper and also a skilled shooter. Cecil shot over 1,000 rounds/day and won the National Rifle Championship in 1952 & 1953 600 yard targets. KP duty and little boxing were some of the other activities he participated in while serving.
Cecil married the love of his life, Towana Webster on April 3rd, 1954, in Noble, Oklahoma. Together they made their home in Elmore City, Oklahoma. Cecil worked in the safety department at Kerr-McGee for many years. He painted water towers prior to the refinery and retired as safety coordinator for Dixon Construction. Cecil had a talent for drawing comics and caricatures. He often drew pictures of others in situations at work. He also had his pilots license and enjoyed flying his Cessna plane around the cotton patch above Elmore City.
Cecil was a very active member of the First United Methodist Church in Elmore City. He served as church treasurer and youth director of UMYF. In his spare time, he also enjoyed metal detecting and served on the Elmore City school board. He will be missed by many.
Mr. Doss is survived by:
4 Sons and their wives: Michael Doss of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Robert Doss and Pam of Hennepin, Oklahoma
Garry Doss and Laura of Elmore City, Oklahoma
Larry Doss and Jeannie of Elmore City, Oklahoma
Brother: David Doss and Janice of Newalla, Oklahoma
Sisters: Fay Griffith of Glenpool, Oklahoma; Betty Chambless of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Sisters-in-law: Barbara Doss of Mannsville, Oklahoma and June Doss of Elmore City, Oklahoma

11 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren
Mr. Doss was preceded in death by:
Wife: Towana Doss
Parents and 3 brothers
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at the Elmore City First United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Talley officiating. Interment will be in the Elmore City Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com .