Charles Zeddie Isiah Dossett -- I photographed his grave in April of 2017. He's buried in Union Hill Cemetery in the Little Dixie area of Henderson County.
Charles was born on June 2nd, 1916, to Zeddie Isiah Dossett and Mae Overfield. He only had one elder brother, Elmo, who was two years older. He was likely born in the Little Dixie area.
Unfortunately, little Charles' life was cut short when he passed away on November 8th, 1921, at 5 years old, of meningitis following diphtheria. I believe it says he'd had diphtheria for two weeks.
His grave is a little worn, but by far, the most beautiful out at Union Hill Cemetery. I'm sure it's a beautiful grave for what was a beautiful little boy.
Through his father, he was a Great-Great-Grandson of Charles Crook and Deborah Marks. Through his mother, he was a Great-Great-Grandson of Martin and Mary Ann Overfield. Those couples are likely the ancestors of many members of our group here.
Charles lies beside his father, who died in 1965 of a cerebral thrombosis (and hypertensive arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.) His mother and brother, sadly, perished in a house fire together in 1977. They, too, join little Charles in Union Hill.
Next time you're out at this cemetery - take a moment and remember this little family and the tragedies they endured.
I just now realized that the right arm is broken off of Charles' angel statue. How sad. 🙁 Perhaps the church could raise funds to fix it. That would be a wonderful blessing.
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