Jim Dossett, died peacefully in his home in Loxahatchee, Florida on April 1, 2016 after an extremely
courageous battle with cancer, with his Wife of 52 years and daughters by his side. Jim was a resident of
Loxahatchee with his wife since 2003. Jim was born in 1937 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, the eldest son of
Lambert and Virgie Dossett. Jim began his long career in the military with the Navy. After service of six
years and several odd jobs, enlisted in the Coast Guard where he served an additional 30+ years, finally
retiring as Master Chief from Opa Locka Coast Guard Air Station in 1993. Jim was well respected, not only
by his peers but, those above and below his rank. His nick-name throughout and still is "Father Time."
Jim is survived by his wife Joyce Dossett, with whom he just celebrated 52 years of marriage on March
28th. In addition, Jim leaves behind his children, Ronda Frank of Royal Palm Beach, Angela Twomey (Sean)
of Royal Palm Beach. Grandchildren Michelle Garcia (Frankie) of San Antonio, Texas, Sean Twomey
[Kaitlin] of Palm Beach Gardens, and Chris Twomey of Royal Palm Beach. Son, Tad Vinyard and daughter,
Kelly Cagle, of Texas and Grandchildren Jennifer and Janson Cagle also of Texas. He was predeceased in
death by his son Rex Vinyard, son-in-law Michael Frank and Grandson Andrew Frank. Jim also leaves
behind a large family of siblings. Brothers Carl Dossett (Brenda), John T. Dossett (Carolyn) and Harold
Dossett (Margaret). Sisters Mary Owens, Martha Lamb (JB), Earlene. He was predeceased by a set of
twins Ella and Eldred (a girl and a boy), brother Dalton and sisters Alma Huffman and Patricia Price.
Jim enjoyed traveling in his Motorhome after retirement taking many trips including to Alaska and
throughout the United States with his wife and siblings. He was a true family man and lover of history.
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