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Robert Dodd Obituary

DODD ROBERT LEE DODD (Age 66) Of Stafford County, died Sunday, July 19, 2009. Mr. Dodd was the owner of DLR Contracting, Inc. Born in Alexandria, he was a graduate of George Washington High School. Bob was a great sports fan and loved golfing with his friends. He enjoyed traveling, especially ocean cruises. Bob''s family was his world. His greatest joys were watching his grandsons play sports. Survivors include his wife, Anita Dodd; his children, Robert L. Dodd, Jr. and his wife, Melissa and Robin L. Hughart and her husband, Kevin; his mother, Alice Benarick; his half-brother, Randall Benarick; and his grandchildren, Alec and Ethan Hughart and Keith, Kyle and Kurtis Dodd. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Ann Dodd. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 23 at Covenant Funeral Service, Stafford Chapel, 1310 Courthouse Rd, Stafford. Pallbearers will be Brian Madison, Craig Bourne, Ron Conn, Randy McNulty, Rodney Miller, John Brookman and Jim Wilson. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in his name to the American Liver Foundation, Greater Washington DC Chapter, 127 S. Peyton St. Ste. 220, Alexandria, VA 22314. Online guest book at covenantfuneralservice.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 22, 2009.

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Kathy Carden

July 22, 2009

What a terrible loss for our family. Bobby was a sweet, loving, generous, kind, funny, good-hearted man who was loved dearly by everyone. He raised a wonderful family....and was the happiest when he was with them. We will miss Bobby each and every day......he was soooo special!!!

Kathy Carden

July 22, 2009

What a terrible loss for our family. Bobby was a sweet, loving, generous, kind, funny, good-hearted man who was loved dearly by everyone. He raised a wonderful family....and was the happiest when he was with them. We will miss Bobby each and every day......he was soooo special!!!

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