Amos Dodson

Amos S. Dodson NORFOLK - Amos Samuel Dodson passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Amos was born May 16, 1924 to the late Amos and Mattie Dodson in Norfolk. He was predeceased by his brother, Julian Dodson, and a sister, Geraldine D. Randle. He attended Norfolk Public Schools and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. He continued his education at Norfolk State University and Hampton University. Amos was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church, Bute Street. He sang with the male chorus for more than 30 years and served on the Board of Management for Shepherd's Way Adult Home. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Amos retired after a long and rewarding career as an engineering technician from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. His work provided him the opportunity to travel throughout the United States and abroad. Amos served on the Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Norfolk, was an instructor for the Tidewater Youth Golf Association, a founding member of the Fountainhead Civic Club, a member of the Hampton Roads Committee of 200 + Men, and a member of the Greenhill Farms Civic League. His passions were fishing and playing golf. He often took his daughter fishing and taught his granddaughters how to play golf. His greatest pleasure came from spending time with his family. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 58 years, Anna G. Dodson; a daughter, Cassandra D. Goodwyn; a son-in-law, Gideon T. Goodwyn Jr.; three granddaughters, LeAnna, Catherine and Yvonne; a sister, Joyce D. Washington of Richmond; two nieces, Joyce D. Williams of St. Paul, Minn., and Erica W. Joynes of Bahama, N.C.; a brother-in-law, Robert Gill of Washington, D.C.; a sister- in-law, Mary G. Stewart of Roanoke, Va.; three godchildren, Marvin Wilson of Arlington, Texas, David Gill of Washington, D.C., and Carnell Cherry of Pasadena, Calif.; a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives and friends. A funeral will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Robert G. Murray at noon Tuesday, Oct. 26, at First Baptist Church, Bute Street. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Bute Street, 418 E. Bute St., Norfolk, VA 23510. Riddick Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.riddickfuneralservices.com.