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Russell Lee Dolin CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Russell Lee Dolin, 70, of Charleston, passed away Jan. 25, 2009, at home. He was born May 21, 1938, in Charleston, son of the late Joseph "Jock" and Margaret Dolin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Dolin and brother, Ronald Dolin. His children, Rusty Shelton and Tink Heater, also preceded him in death. He is survived by sons, Ty Dolin and wife Rita, Tony Shelton and wife Pat, Skip Shelton and wife Jeanne; daughters, Rhonda Dolin, Vicki Tonkin and husband Mark, Diane Fisher and Daleann; sisters, Ann Clark, Gail Cross Carney, Bonnie Frazier and Carol Mazzella; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was retired from Ford Motor Co., Norfolk, Virginia Assembly Plant. He was a member of Moore Lodge No. 464, South Norfolk, and was a U.S. Army veteran. Visitation with the family was held from 7 to 9 p.m., Jan. 28, 2009, in the funeral home. The family will accept memorial e-mail condolences at: [email protected]. Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Dolin Family.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 29, 2009.

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