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Dodson Sr.
John Stuart Dodson Sr., 60, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010.
Born May 24, 1950, in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Ruby Roach Dodson and Robert Mays Dodson Sr.
John is survived by his wife of 27 years, Rhonda Tyree Dodson; his children, Teresa Erickson and her husband, Chris, of Round Hill, John Dodson Jr. and his fianc‚ Lauren Proffitt, of Lynchburg, Colt Dodson, of Lynchburg, and Heather Dodson, of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Adrianna Erickson, Ethan Erickson and Emily Dodson; a sister, Donna Pallotti, of Amherst; and a lifelong friend, Jack Meeks.
John was a loving husband, an awesome father and grandfather. He loved to play music and could be counted on to always have a smile on his face. He always had a positive outlook on life because his belief was strong. He knew where he was going and was ready to go. John's favorite pastime was texting with Jack. He will be missed.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at Eastbrook Baptist Church, Lynchburg. A funeral service will follow at 5 p.m., with the Rev. Charlie Spencer, Pastor Curtis Walkup and the Rev. Henry Dodson officiating. Interment will follow in Dodson Family Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Centra Health Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, VA 24503.
The family would like to thank Dr. Christopher Mawn and his staff, Lauren Proffitt and Heather Jordan.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharp
funeralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Dodson
September 13, 2010
Rhonda, So sorry for your loss. Randy Hopper
DWIGHT DRISKILL
September 10, 2010
YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS I LOVE ALL OF YOU. RHONDA YOU AND JOHN WAS MY SECOND PARENTS I LOVE YOU BOTH HE WILL BE MISS A LOT SO PLEASE TAKE CARE.LOVE ALWAYS DWIGHT& ALLISON
wayne isaacs
September 9, 2010
To Rhonda, Donna and all of Johnny's family.
I was very sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. I was unaware of his illness until last week when Jack sent me a message. I have been out of town for a couple of weeks. Johnny was truly one of a kind, when God made him He definently threw away the mold. When we use to load up equipment @ Jack's home John would always show up just about a minute after we got that big ole heavy organ loaded. He would just cackle and say we should have waited on him. Of course we had seen him driving back and forth up 29 watching to see when we had it loaded. That was Johnny!
As you go through this time of grief may God's amazing grace sustain you in the days ahead. In my opinion Johnny was the most talented guy I've know. God bless each and all and may we have peace in knowing that in the resurection we'll see Johnny once again. A friend, Wayne Isaacs
September 8, 2010
Rhonda, I was deeply saddened to hear of Johnny's passing and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Laura Ottinger
Sheila & Scott Mason
September 3, 2010
Teri,
Please know that you and your family are in our prayers at this difficult time. May God grant His loving comfort and peace to you and your family.
Valerie and Tim Kenney
September 3, 2010
Your family is in our hearts, thoughts and prayers at this time. May you feel God's loving embrace surround you.
SOLID ROCK CHURCH FAMILY
September 3, 2010
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are for you dear Rhonda and your precious family.
REV DAVID & DONNA CASH
September 3, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 3, 2010
My prayers are with you all. I am so sorry Terri, I didn't know. God Bless all who will miss him. May Gob Bless you.
Lynne
Donna Neighbors
September 3, 2010
Rhonda,
You are in my thoughts and prayers over the loss of your beloved Johnny. I know that you must be hurting deeply within your heart Love You Girl, Donna
Roy Evans
September 3, 2010
Very sorry to hear of John's passing. We were friends as children, but I had not seen him in about 15 years. He and I went to school together at Mountain View Elementary and we were also both born on the same date, at the same hospital, in rooms across from each other.
WENDY,JOE AND DWIGHT DRISKILL
September 3, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
WENDY,JOEAND DWIGHT DRISKILL
September 3, 2010
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR THE LOSS OF JOHN IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO PLEASE LET US KNOW. JUST THINK HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.WE LOVE YOU ALL WENDY, JOE AND DWIGHT DRISKILL
WENDY DRISKILL
September 3, 2010
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
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