Claude Dotson

Claude Dotson

Claude Dotson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 5, 2010.
Claude Taze Dotson SWORDS CREEK, Va. Mr. Claude Taze Dotson, age 57, passed away Monday, May 3, 2010, in a Kingsport, Tenn., hospital. He was born in Russell County and was the son of the late Orbra and Madie Crabtree Dotson. He had made his home in the Swords Creek area most of his life and was a former electrician for Consol VP No. 3, having worked for over 26 years. He was a member of the UMWA, the Horton Ridge Church of God, and the Richlands Masonic Lodge No. 318 AF & AM. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Evyleen Honaker; and two brothers, Woodrow and Buster Dotson. Survivors are: his wife, Connie Dotson; one daughter, Shannon Dotson of Wise, Va.; one son, Joshua Dotson and wife, Rebeckah of Swords Creek; five sisters, Areybell Boyd and husband, Eddie of Honaker, Va., Mary Sue Artrip and husband, Cecil of Lebanon, Va., Bonnie Lou Massie and husband, Oscar of Cleveland, Va., Susie Ann Berry and husband, Ronald of Cleveland, Va., Rosa Gross of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Jimmy Dotson and wife, Sandy of Manassas Park, Va., Herbert Dotson and wife, Louise of Appalachia, Va.; two grandchildren, Alexia Dotson and Colter Dotson also survive. Funeral services for Claude Dotson will be conducted Thursday, May 6, 2010, at 2 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Va., with the Rev. Dennis White officiating. Interment will follow at the Christian Family Cemetery on Robinson Ridge, near Swords Creek. Pallbearers will be Eddie Boyd, James Dotson, Paul Christian, Glen White, Hassel Miller, Butch Miller, Rocky Miller and Lane Robinson. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. . Masonic services will be conducted Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. by the Richlands Masonic Lodge No. 318 AF & AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is serving the family and those wishing to express condolences online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com

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September 12, 2024

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May 12, 2010

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May 5, 2010

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GARY MUSICK

September 12, 2024

was a good friend practically grew up together on weavers creek in russell county va.

Callie Kennedy

May 12, 2010

Connie so sorry to hear about Claude i will keep you and your family in my prayers

The Potter Family

May 5, 2010

We just wanted to extend our condolences to the Dotson family. We pray that God comforts each and everyone one of you during this difficult time. Cherish the memories and keep them close to your heart. May Gold bless you; you are in our prayers.

Ronnie, Donna, Denise and Becca Potter

Tony Rhea

May 5, 2010

My prayers go out for the family. God bless you Jimmy in this time. I went to school with Jimmy and worked with Woodrow and Buster in Cleveland. Jesus is the answer for your grief.

Juanita Perkins

May 5, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

randy& rebecca fuller

May 5, 2010

connie and family,im so sorry to here of claude passing if you need anything let me know you and your family will be in my prayers

Teresa Musick Davis

May 5, 2010

Dotson Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength, peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Brian and Beverly Fuller

May 5, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Pam Arwood

May 5, 2010

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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