Walter “Bud” Doss, 91 of Smithville, MO passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at his home. He was born July 6, 1923 to the late Zadie and Charlie Doss.
Walter married Julia A. DeVaul on March 1st 1952 in Bentonville, AR. They lived in Chillicothe and Kansas City before moving to Smithville in 1964. He retired from MidAmerican Lines after 30 years, served in the U.S. Army and was a lifelong farmer.
He is survived by his son’s Terry (Jeannette) Doss and Gary (Debbie) Doss, he is the dear grandfather of Natalie Bush, Dustin Doss, Jennifer Damm and Joshua Doss; great-grandfather of Anakin Bush, Trentin Doss, Garrett Damm, Riley Damm, Logan Damm and Isabella Castioni.
In addition to his parents Bud is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Julia; his siblings Allie, Burnenett, Iva Stevenson, Lulla Yount, Willie Mason, Helen Therlkand, Earl, Henry, James and Harold Doss.
Visitation will be Monday January 19, 2015 from 6-8 PM at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 801 NW 108th St. (169 Hwy & Shoal Creek) Kansas City, MO. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 10 AM at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will follow at Terrace Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to NorthCare Hospice 2800 Clay Edwards Drive, Kansas City, MO 64116. Online condolences at TerraceParkFuneral.com.