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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Oct 12, 2020

Kingsport lawyer Thomas David Dossett died Oct. 4 at 87. A 1955 graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Law, Dossett joined the U.S. Army’s Judge Advocate General Corps and later became chief of military justice for the 24th Infantry Division. After completing his military service, Dossett returned to Kingsport and with Bill Todd formed the firm of Todd & Dossett. He practiced with the firm for more than 60 years. Dossett also served on many regional and statewide boards over the years, including the East Tennessee Historical Society and the Netherland Inn Association. A private service for family was held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660 or The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, 1020 Jericho Dr., Kingsport, TN 37663.