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Robert Joseph Dodd

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Robert Dodd Obituary

March 9, 1932 - September 8, 2010 Robert Joseph "Bobby Joe" Dodd was born in Pampa, Texas on the 9th of March 1932. He moved to Visalia, CA in 1946 where Joe lived for the rest of his life. Joe served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 - 1952, during the Korean War. He married his high school sweetheart, Estella Virginia Dodd (Rawlins) on June 13, 1959. He was a self employed truck driver, R. J. Dodd Trucking Inc., a member of the West Visalia Church of Christ and an avid car enthusiast with the Visalia Vapor Trailers. Joe Dodd is survived by his wife of 51 years, Virginia Dodd; sons, Kenneth Bruce, Brian (Chris) and Keith (Nina) Dodd; grandchildren: Brianne, Whitney, Heather, Taylor and Brandon Dodd. Several aunts and cousins from California to Texas plus a countless number of friends and associates. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christine Jeneva Dodd (Hartman) and Thurman "Buster" Jackson (TJ) Dodd. Memorial Services for Joe will be held at the West Visalia Church of Christ on Linwood & Caldwell, on Thursday, September 16th at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be offered at www.millerchapel.com under direction of Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia.

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Published by Visalia Times-Delta and Tulare Adv-Register on Sep. 11, 2010.

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Kay Street

September 17, 2010

I will miss your smile and your humor so very much RJ!! God bless ya Virginia, and all the boys,much love to ya always, Kay Street

September 13, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. We love your family and you will be in our prayers.

Dave and Camille Verissimo

Rick O'Brien

September 12, 2010

Our family was saddend to hear of the loss. We have known the Dodd family for so long . Now may your father rest in peace with the angels. May your family servive on the good memories they have made. Love to you all Rick & Debby O'Brien

September 12, 2010

We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of your Dad. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss, our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Jeff and Leighann Runyon

brian zimmerman

September 12, 2010

Brian Zimmerman friends with Keith. I am so sorry for your loss may god bless you and your family.

Jeff Jameson

September 11, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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