Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Feb 27, 1941 – Jan 16, 2018 (Age 76)
Guy Roosevelt Dotson, 76, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee died January 16, 2018. He was born February 27, 1941 in Elora, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Hamp and Elsie Mae Russell Dotson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Jean Pardue Dotson and a sister, Grace Dotson Gattis.
Guy is survived by his four sons, Guy Jr. (Nicole), Greg, Von (Jana), and Ben (Jenny) and one daughter, Bethe (Frank) Becker all of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Samantha Dotson, Trey (Angelica) Dotson, Brent Dotson, Hank Becker, Emily Becker, Kyle Dotson, Grace Dotson, and Cecilia Jean “CJ” Dotson, Holly Newsom, Darby (Josh) Culbertson, Leya Victory, Brendan Dye, Collin Dye, and Evan Dye. In addition, he is survived by two brothers, Buck (JoAnn) Dotson and Sammy Dotson both of Winchester, Tennessee, and two sisters, Roxie (Jack) Rainaldi, Anaheim, California and Nancy Cash, Acworth, Georgia and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Guy graduated from Franklin County High School. He earned his undergraduate from the University of the South at Sewanee before earning his law degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He served in the United States Marine Corp and was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. He was appointed District Attorney General for the 16th Judicial District (Rutherford and Cannon counties) in 1969 and served in that position until his retirement in 1995. He was very well respected by all who knew him and was always ready to share his wisdom and dry wit. He always had time for young attorneys who often sought his advice and guidance. He made a huge impact on all that knew him.
Guy was an avid golfer, pool player, and loved basketball. He loved to travel and has been all over the world. His true treasures in life were his family.
Pallbearers with be Billy Duke, Randy Galloway, John Jones, Chuck Lewis, Gerald Melton, and Bill Whitesell.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gene Wise officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation with the family will also be at Woodfin Chapel, Monday, January 22, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Charity Circle of Murfreesboro or the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford County.
An online guestbook is available for the Dotson family at www.woodfinchapel.com.
Read MoreMr. Dotson was a kind man and will be tremendously missed.
Stuart Woods
January 13, 2026 | Woodbury, TN | Friend
Von, Greg, Ben, Guy, Jr., and Beth,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how hard this is for the family as I just went through this recently. You all are in my prayers and my thoughts go back to living in Riverview and growing up together and how respected your Dad was and our family thought very highly of him and your Mom. My little girl, Rylea and I, will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jonna L. Freeman
January 25, 2018
The world truly needs and deserves more heroes like this man! He has touched many lives throughout the years and he'll continue to do so through his family. His family is a true reflection of himself and his kindness.
Hollie Newcome
January 23, 2018 | Murfreesboro, TN
Guy Jr., Greg and family, I was sadden to hear about the loss of your Dad. He was admired for his talent, skill, compassion and altruism as a prosecutor and later in private practice. May the peace of the Lord be with you and your family during this difficult time and always.
Anita Davis Porter
January 23, 2018 | Carolina Beach, NC
You and your family were great neighbors in the Farris Chapel community in Franklin County. GOD bless you and your family.
Dennis Painter
January 23, 2018 | Lavergne, TN
Traci Silvey
January 22, 2018 | Murfreesboro, TN
Rest in Peace Guy
David Dotson
January 22, 2018 | Manchester, PA
I First got to know Guy at Sewanee. He was a very good athlete and was highly respected on campus. He was always friendly to everyone. We both became district attorneys and continued our friendship in the DA's conference. He he was an outstanding individual who will be greatly missed.
Al Schmutzer
January 22, 2018 | Sevierville, TN | Friend
To the family and loved ones of Guy Dotson,
Our sincerest condolences at this time. We are so sorry for your loss. Guy was such a great man, and served us all well.
Rest in peace, Guy. Be with God.
Sperry Randolph and family
January 21, 2018 | Murfreesboro, TN