Robert “Bull” Dozar, 79, of Orange, died Sunday, October 6, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Port Arthur.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 10, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Scott McIntosh, Chaplain with the Orange Fire Department. Burial will follow at Autumn Oaks Memorial Park. Serving as Pallbearers will be Ryan Hall, Robert Arnold, Eddie Farquhar, David Frenzel, Jerry Ziller and Lee Anne Brown.
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.
Born in Rayne, Louisiana, on January 7, 1934, Robert was a lifelong resident of Orange and served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the City of Orange Fire Department, where he served his community as a firefighter for 30 years. He also worked part time at Claybar Funeral Home for many years. He was a very kind and compassionate man, and he will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Preceded in death by his daughter, Frances Dozar Ethington, Robert is survived by his children, Nova Dozar and Robert Dozar, both of Panama City, FL, Dawn Dozar of Orange; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; former wife, Bobbie Johnson of Orange; and longtime friends, Patricia Hall, Ryan and Julianne Hall, Aaron and Robert Arnold, Gene Alan Bland and Eddie Farquhar.
Condolences
Rob Watson
June 12, 2015
I worked with Robert "Bull" Dozer for several years as a firefighter in Orange with Chiefs Girlinghouse and Wimberly. I never saw Bull waiver when a call came in and the trucks rolled. He was always first in line to serve and stood for good when so many were failing their duty around him. I also saw tears in his eyes when a child in need touched his heart. More than once. God's blessings Bull. I will see you at Station 1 in Heaven. Keep a spot at the dining table for me and some squirrel gumbo with rice simmering on the burner my friend.
Mary Horn Hall
October 12, 2013
I grew up at the fire stations in Orange where my dad was Fire Marshal and Assistant Chief. I have many memories of Mr. Dozer. He always made me laugh and I don't think I ever left the station without a smile on my face. So sorry to hear of his passing and sympathy is extended to his family. Seems like all the old timers are making their way to the great fire station in the sky!