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Craig Dotson Obituary

Craig L. Dotson

Des Moines

Craig L. Dotson, 53, of Des Moines died suddenly on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center. Following cremation, memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 16 at First Church of God in Des Moines of which he was a member since 1995.

Craig was born on November 25, 1959 in Forrest Park, OH to Eugene and Lillian (Cunningham) Dotson and grew up in Cincinnati, OH. He lived in Las Vegas, NV before coming to Des Moines in 1988. He worked as warehouse supervisor at Johnson Brothers Wine Company. He enjoyed his "fur family", playing golf, and smoking ribs. He always encouraged people to smile.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Lynn of Des Moines; his mother, Lillian Dotson of Columbus, OH; three siblings, Cheryl (Russell) Betts, Kristy Dotson and Keith Dotson; nieces and other extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene; and two siblings, Kurt Dotson and Karen Hawkins.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Easter Seals special needs programs for children.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Feb. 14, 2013.
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I am so sorry for the both of you. I wish we would have had more time together. So happy I got to spend time with Craig recently. God bless-Chris Canazarro

February 26, 2013

Lynn: I was shocked and saddened with the news of Craig's death. Please know you have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard. So sorry for your grief and loss. Love you Lynn!

Nancy Roth

February 19, 2013

I am sorry to hear your loss Lynn, my thoughts and prayers will be with you. Sharon Cox, Retired MEC

Sharon Cox

February 15, 2013

You were one of the kindest men we've ever known! You will be greatly missed. Our prayers of love and comfort for Lynn and both families. God bless. // Pamela and David

Pamela and David Meis

February 14, 2013

our prayers to Craigs family.I've lost a true friend.We all have lost a truly good person.

Steve Garber

February 14, 2013

craig, you will truly be missed. i pray for the strength and comfort for momma dotson, lynn and the rest of the family. my heart already knows lynn what is up ahead, with the grace of God his love will heal and be your compaion. love you, sis in law....jolanda dotson

February 14, 2013

Our prayers go to Craig and Lynn you all were good friends

marcus and mary butts

February 14, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dotson Family. Craig was a good man and will be missed by his Firestone Family. God Bless.

David Brommel

February 14, 2013

Rest in peace cousin Craig. You will be missed by all family & friends. Cousin Jan

Jan Ornato

February 14, 2013

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