Charles Dodson Obituary

GASTONIA - Charles "Randy" Dodson born in St. Petersburg, Fla. on Aug. 28, 1965, went to his Heav-enly home on July 13, 2014, after a long battle with his illness.

Randy died peacefully at his parents' home in Smyrna, Tenn., with family and friends surrounding him.

He leaves behind his son, Charles Brandon Dodson, the love of his life. His mother, Margie and Harry Harman of Smyrna, Tennessee; father, Paul A. Dodson Sr. and Brenda of Clover, S.C.; brothers, David Dodson (Becki) of York, S.C., John Harman (Gail) of Shelby, Don Harman of Ohio; life partner, James Dean of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and his beloved dog Kera.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul A. Dodson Jr.; grandparents, Lee and Mildred Barnes, Dent and Nellie Dodson. Randy had many wonderful cousins and special nieces (Ariel Dodson Frame and Tiffany Dodson) and special nephew, Josh Dodson.

Randy was an eight year veteran of the US Air Force as a mental health specialist. He also sang in the Air Force and received many awards for his singing and acting talents. Randy loved The Little Theater in which he performed throughout NC and SC. He was a graduate of Ashbrook High School in Gastonia. He attended Lees McCrae College in Banner Elk.

A special thanks to his Aunt Jo, and his cousins who loved him unconditionally and a very special thanks to niece Ariel Dodson Frame and her precious husband Lucas. Archie, you will always be our HERO!!!

A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Founders Chapel of McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia, officiated by the Rev. Dawn Flynn of New Life MCC, Charlotte.

Visitation will be at 10:30 a.m. prior to the service.

Inurnment will follow the service at Evergreen Cemetery in Belmont.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Tri-County Animal Rescue, PO Box 483, Alexis, NC 28006.

Mclean Funeral Directors of Gastonia is serving the family of Mr. Dodson.

Condolences may be sent to www.mcleanfuneral.com.

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Published by Gaston Gazette on Jul. 25, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Dodson

6 Entries

Mary Frances Pitts

September 20, 2024

Margie/family, I worked with Randy many years ago at Raymond James in St Petersburg. I am so sad to hear that he has passed. He was my friend but we lost touch over the years. My condolences go to you and your family. Mary Frances Pitts

Marie Kiser

July 27, 2014

Margie, I am so very sorry about Randy. We know that Heaven is a place that there is no more sickness, no more pain, no more suffering, no more weariness. Heaven is a whole lot sweeter and a lot closer than we think. Praying that you find comfort in God and find rest knowing that LIFE as we know it is everlasting in Heaven. We love you and continue to lift you up in our prayers.

Judy Bullock

July 26, 2014

Paul, I'm so sorry for all that you and your family are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

K Webb

July 25, 2014

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

By Lamaretta Simmons

July 25, 2014

Death, be not proud

Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well
And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then?
One short sleep past, we wake eternally
And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.

By John Donne
The Poetry Foundation