Dossie Earl Milner, 73, of Axtell, passed away Monday, January 2, at his residence. Services will be 10 am Friday, January 6 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Burial will be at Axtell Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Thursday, January 5 at the funeral home. Dossie was born March 16, 1938 in Axtell to Dennie and Zelda (Kerley) Milner. He graduated from Axtell High School, served in the Navy, and worked for Leo Dennis Construction in the early 60's. He retired from Central Freight Lines after 37 years of service, was a member of S.P.J.S.T. and the Axtell Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; and his wife Nancy Milner. Survivors include his daughters Cheryl Moore of Axtell, Melanie Scott of Mexia and Cynthia Milner of Lacy Lakeview; sister Helon Holub of Waco; brother Dennie M. Milner of California; 6 grandchildren: Amanda, Olivia, Eric, Regan, D.J. and Dawson; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Pat Farek, Jimmy Bell, Sport Walker, Sonny Pitts, Danny Holmes, Johnny Holub, Roy Kurtz and John Frazier. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Community Cancer Association, 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd., Wooodway, Texas 76712