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Aaron Dothard Obituary
PEORIA - Aaron "Flat Top" Dothard Sr., 84, of Peoria died at 7 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at his home.
He was born Jan. 10, 1926, in Newport, Ark., to Theodore Picken and Jessie West Dothard.
Surviving him are five sons, Aaron Dothard Jr. of East Moline, Danny (Angela) Dothard of Davenport, Iowa, Fredrick Dothard of Peoria, Gregory (Pat) Dothard of Peoria and Herman Dothard of Peoria; three daughters, Carol Dothard of Peoria, Elaine Dothard of Stamford, Conn., and Kassandra "Cassie" (Robert Harris) Dothard of Peoria; one sister, Corinthia Henry of New Jersey, as well as 19 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Baron and Ivan Dothard; one daughter, Carla Dothard; as well as two brothers and two sisters.
Flat Top worked as a butcher for the Armour Packing House in Peoria and later worked as a parts clerk for Caterpillar Tractor Co. for 20 years, retiring in 1981.
He also served in the United States Navy.
Mr. Dothard attended Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church, as well as Christ Lutheran Church, where he raised his children.
He also was a member of American Legion Post 1151, CAT Retirees, and was a former member of the United Auto Workers.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at The Wilton Mortuary, with visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of the services. The Rev. Arthur Williams will officiate. Burial will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.
Memorials may be made to the Dothard family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Aaron Dothard
Terry Lindsey
August 19, 2020
As the days and years pass, we all are in life's routine. But we shall remember Flat Top, he taught us all valuable lessons. I think of him often. Rest in powerful peace Flat. Love to the family.
Nicole Dothard
October 16, 2019
Love you grandpa your never forgotten and fever missed. Rest up
Tracy Fondren
September 24, 2010
My condolences to Greg, Cassie and entire Dothard family.
Dyan Tyler
September 3, 2010
Gregory and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May God bless and keep your family during this sorrowful time.
claude lewis
August 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sampson Harris, Jr
August 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Alfreida DeGroot
August 28, 2010
Times like this are never easy to endure. Just know that you have someone who loves you and is praying for you while you go through this difficult time. Your Auntie Alfreida DeGroot
Erika Irby
August 27, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Amy Purham
August 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May your memories bring you peace and joy. May God bless and keep you during your time of bereavement.
Celeste Lindsey-Dorsey & Family
August 26, 2010
R.I.P. Uncle Flat Top, I was so blessed to have shared the same birthday with you. I will definately miss our birthday phone calls to each other and you saying "HELLO THERE BIRTHDAY GIRL"! Thank you for showing me how to make batter for my chicken and pork chops too. You were an awesome cook! Your gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN memories of you will be forever in my heart. Rest on Unc I love you and miss you already!
August 25, 2010
To the entire Dothard family: My family would like to send our deepest sympathy to all of you. I met your Father once and he was very jovial. Lot of memories of him will always stay with each of you. He is gone, but will always remain in your hearts. peace to you all.
Eva Griffith, Bettendorf, IA
Linda Adams
August 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 25, 2010
God bless your family in your time of grief.
May memories comfort you. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Willielean Watkins-Faulkner (Pinehurst,NC)
Von Purdy
August 25, 2010
My condolences to the Dothard Family....
Von Purdy, Colleyville, TX
Clyde McLeod
August 25, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Terry & Raquel Lindsey Family
August 25, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Terry & Raquel Lindsey Family
August 25, 2010
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. - Matthew 5:4. The Dothard Family has our condolences, thoughts, and prayers. "Flattop" helped shape me into who I am today. I am forever thankful for his input in helping me realize my goals. I have so many memories that it is overwhelming. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Minister Tonja Scott-Pate
August 25, 2010
The Dothard Family has my condolences. I pray that God will comfort each and every one of you during this time of loss. Mr. Dothard and his family were our next door neighbors as I was growing up. He was a very kind man. He always smiled and greeted us very pleasantly.
Be encouraged knowing that He is at rest.
Lynda Jones and Family
August 25, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Lindsey Family
August 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charles & Sandra Irby & Family
August 25, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
(ELKS) Nora Field Taylor #270
August 25, 2010
To the family of Aaron Dothard Sr. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Rev. John H. Lee Sr.
August 25, 2010
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Rev. John H. Lee Sr.
August 25, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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