Ted Dosh

March 8, 1945 ~ October 7, 2016

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Submitted by: T.D.

Ted Dosh a beloved family member, and respected Council Member of the Choctaw Nation, left this life on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the age of 71. He was born in Bennington, Oklahoma to Eddie and Marie (Minyard) Dosh on Thursday, March 8, 1945. Ted married Carolyn Steward in Boswell, Oklahoma on June 11, 1965.

Ted was a lifelong resident of Bennington, Oklahoma, he devoted decades to the Choctaw people. He was a senior member of the Choctaw Nation Tribal Council, and was no stranger to community involvement.

Ted and his wife of 51 years, Carolyn, farmed and ranched in the small community in eastern Bryan County. He was a veteran, serving his state and country, for eight years in the Army Reserves. He served as Councilman for 38 years, and dearly loved his Choctaw Seniors. Ted also served as Bryan County Commissioner for eight years, and worked for the Department of Agriculture for 10 years. During his tenure as District 9 Councilman Ted was on the ground level of planning ventures for economic growth in the area and expanding services for the Choctaw people. He concentrated on improving opportunities for education and jobs in the community.

Education was always one of Ted's top priorities, it is evident in three centers he was very proud of – The Bennington and Durant Child Development Centers, and the Early Head Start, recently opened in Durant.

The Bennington facility was one of the first to be built by the tribe. He was also a strong supporter of other tribal education programs such as Success Through Academic Recognition (STAR), Higher Education, and Career Development.

Mr. Dosh was also familiar with working with officials on the city, county, state and federal levels. He knew it took commitment to create partnerships resulting in economic development such as the Choctaw resort, travel plazas, emergency response centers, clinics and wellness centers.

Mr. Dosh is survived by his Wife, Carolyn Dosh of the home; Son, Brandon Dosh of Bennington, Oklahoma; Granddaughters, Brandye Duke and Husband Jason of Eufaula, Oklahoma, Baylee Dosh of Eufaula, Oklahoma, and Monica Dosh of Durant, Oklahoma; Grandsons, Cody Dosh and Wife Caty of Calera, Oklahoma, Michael Paul Dosh of North Carolina and Justin Dosh of North Carolina; Great-grandchildren, Mileigh Dosh of Eufaula, Oklahoma, Bentley Dosh of McKinney, Texas, Cambry Dosh of Calera, Oklahoma, and Michael Dosh of Mead, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Eddie and Marie (Minyard) Dosh; and Son, Michael Todd Dosh.

A funeral service in honor of his life, and service to the Choctaw Nation, will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 11th at the Bennington School Gymnasium in Bennington with Pastor Jay Perry officiating. Burial will follow at the Jackson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carl Marlow, Don Titsworth, James Daniels, Cody Dosh, Melvin Dosh, Jason Duke, Shannon McDaniel and Roger Hamill.

Family and friends may send online condolences and view tributes at www.holmescoffeymurray.com.

Services are under the direction of Holmes Coffey Murray Funeral Home, Durant, Oklahoma.

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