John Dodsworth Jr.

DODSWORTH - John N., Jr., Chief Master Sergeant (USAF, retired) Age 53, September 25, 2008, of Lumberton, NJ, after a courageous four year battle with cancer. A native of Buffalo, NY, treasured husband and best friend of 34 years to Somjai Tummavong; beloved daddy of Sumalee (Danny) Wilson of Papillion, NE, Susan (Eddie) Johnson of Lumberton, NJ and Jacqueline Dodsworth of Lumberton, NJ; devoted uncle to Scott (Sue Gallagher) Leistner, Bryan (Holly) Leistner of Buffalo, Matthew Leistner of Burlington Township, NJ,; dedicated son of Florence Walter and the late Jack Dodsworth; cherished brother of Elizabeth (Dennis) Leistner; grandpa and papa of Angela and Brandon Justus, J.C. Johnson, John and Aaron OKeeffe, Nathan and Isaac Wilson; grandson of the late Harry and Charlotte Bouquard and the late John and Dorothy Dodsworth; special friends Victor and Bau Krucinski, Walt and Kim Tafe. He led a life of leadership both in his 30 years of military service and his personal life. He was a man that loved his family and friends unconditionally. We were blessed to have him in our lives and he exemplified his favorite song which was You raise me up by Josh Groban. Donations may be made to the Air Force Association or the American Cancer Society.