Dr. Thomas C. Dozier, 96, of Celina, OH died Friday June 12, 2015 at Mercer Co. Community Hospital in Coldwater, OH.

He was born April 20, 1919 in Athens, GA. On February 19, 1949 in Detroit, MI, he married Shirley Jean Crosby, who survives.

Also survived by: son Dr. James Dozier of Ft. Wayne, IN; daughter Jean Anne (Carston "Rick") Wagner of St. Paul, MN; 2 grandchildren: Emily Wagner and Ethan Wagner.

Preceded in death by: parents, son Jeffery Dozier, sister Mary Pollata, sister Kathryn Dankston.

Stricken with Polio at the age of seventeen, he persevered and eventually earned his medical degree from the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy.

His internship was served at a hospital in Muskegon, MI and his residency was served at Bay View Hospital in Bay Village, OH.

While at Bay View Hospital, he worked alongside Dr. Sam Shep-ard. Later, he continued the practice of Dr. Dale Kile in St. Marys, OH following his retirement. Dr. Dozier maintained a family practice in the area for many, many years.

Dr. Dozier will be remembered as an "old school" family physician, who dedicated his life to serving his patients in the best manner possible. He was active in various medical associations, and had served as chief of staff for Joint Twp. District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys.

Private family services will be held.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family via: www. millerfuneralhomes.net.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.