George John Dodd

DODD, George John, born October 27, 1924 in Stony Point, N.Y., the son of George E. and Jennie Farina Dodd, departed this earthly life and became eternal on February 6, 2009. He leaves behind a loving and devoted family, most especially his beloved wife, June Trueheart, with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage on February 5, 2009. He will be much missed and always remembered by his children "the cast of characters", Debbie, Judy, Mary, George, Terry, Joe, Bob and Tim and their spouses. Twenty grandchildren and three great-grandchildren will always love and miss their "Pop-Pop". He also leaves behind a loving sister, Mary Jane Bland and her husband and children. George was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and served in the Pacific. He lived a life of service and dedication to his country, church and family. A celebration of his life will take place at St. Peter Catholic Church, 800 East Grace St., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 21. The family will receive guests immediately following the service in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the following organizations in George's memory: St. Peter Church Endowment for the Poor, P.O. Box 933, Richmond, Va. 23218 or Hospice of Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Ste. 100, Richmond, Va. 23226.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.