J.H. 'Pete' Doster

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. J.H. "Pete" Doster, Jr., 82, Jefferson, Ga. who passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013.

Mr. Doster was born in Hall County, Georgia a son of the late J.H. Doster, Sr. and the late Pauline Gilbert Doster. Mr. Doster was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War, where he received a Purple Heart and numerous other medals of honor. Mr. Doster was a lifetime member of the VFW and Sons of the American Revolution. Mr. Doster taught music to many in the area for over 51 years. Mr. Doster retired from Mitsubishi Electronics, as a supervisor, with many years of service.

Mr. Doster was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mrs. Doris Tolbert Doster, and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be Sunday September 15, 2013 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Shelton officiating. Interment will follow in Woodbine Cemetery with full military honors. The family will receive friends on Saturday September 14, 2013 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

Survivors include his daughter, Marie Doster Parks, Jefferson, Ga., granddaughter, Tonya Parks Klitzsch, Hilton Head South Carolina, great grandchildren, Amber, Taylor and Colton Klitzsch and a brother, Jim Doster, High Falls, Ga., and a number of other relatives.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary's Hospice, P.O. Box 6588, Athens, Ga. 30604

Evans Funeral Home Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467.

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