Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Gray Mortuary, Inc.

52 Main St.

Pelzer, South Carolina

Fred Dodson Obituary

WILLIAMSTON — Fred Lavern Dodson, 95, husband of the late Vivanee "Boots" Burton Dodson, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Born in Six Mile, he was the son of the late William Lester and Monte Inez Davis Dodson. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He is retired from Employment Security Commission and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Pelzer. Fred was named a Paul Harris Fellow with the Rotary Club of Seneca.

He is survived by daughter, Sue Wood (Mark) of Pickens; step-children, Judy Roberson Fowler (Wayne) of Williamston and Billy Roberson (Carolyn) of Belton; grandchildren, Jonathan Fowler, Stephanie Ellenburg, Eli Dodson, Israel Dodson, Zoe Dodson, Malachi Dodson, Rebekah Dodson, and Curtis Dodson; and great-grandchildren, Lily Fowler, Linley Ellenburg, Luke Ellenburg and Stella Dodson.

He was predeceased by son, Freddy Dodson; daughter, Gayle Dodson; sister, Oneida Mahaffey.

Visitation was from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Thursday, September 12, at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. The funeral service followed in the mortuary chapel.

Burial was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church, P.O. Box 268, Pelzer, SC 29669.

Condolences: www.graymortuary.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sentinel-Progress from Sep. 29 to Sep. 30, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Fred Dodson

Not sure what to say?





1 Entry

john earle w

October 31, 2024

I served with Fred back in 1967/68. Fred was a great 1st Sargent. Fair the well Fred. RIP

Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results

Make a Donation
in Fred Dodson's name

Memorial Events
for Fred Dodson

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Gray Mortuary, Inc.

52 Main St., Pelzer, SC 29669

How to support Fred's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Fred Dodson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more