Jim Dossett, 78, died peacefully in his home in Loxahatchee on April 1 after a courageous battle with cancer, with his wife of 52 years and daughters by his side.
Dossett was a resident of Loxahatchee since 2003. He was born in 1937 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, the eldest son of Lambert and Virgie Dossett. Dossett began his long career in the military with the U.S. Navy. After service of six years and several odd jobs, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served an additional 30-plus years, finally retiring as master chief from the Opa Locka Coast Guard Air Station in 1993. Dossett was well respected, not only by his peers, but those above and below his rank. His nickname throughout was “Father Time.”
Dossett is survived by his wife, Joyce Dossett, with whom he just celebrated 52 years of marriage on March 28. In addition, he 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. He also leaves behind 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, including brothers Carl Dossett (Brenda), John Dossett (Carolyn) and Harold Dossett (Margaret), and sisters Mary Owens, Martha Lamb (JB) and Earlene. He was predeceased by a set of twins, Ella and Eldred, brother Dalton, and sisters Alma Huffman and Patricia Price.
Dossett enjoyed traveling in his motor home 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.
