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Douglas Dodson Obituary
He was born in Rappahannock County, Virginia to Olive and Doug Dodson on October 29th, 1939, although it was later determined his birthday was on October 1st. When asked, his mom said, "I know when I birthed him and it was on October 29th." He applied for Social Security and was happy to use the October 1st. birth date. On June 1st, 1963, Doug married the love of his life, Mary Lou. They built a beautiful home on Hayne Road where they raised four children: Kelly Matthews (Patrick) of Spokane, Wash., Karla Shackelford (Darin) of Akron, Mary Ann George (Brian) of Nashville, Tenn., and Samuel Dodson (Melissa) of Wadsworth. Doug was the proud grandpa of nine grandchildren: Emily, Justin, Bethany, Benjamin, Bradley, Brandon, Madison, Lindsay, and Katie. He also has another granddaughter due in July.
Doug worked at Babcock & Wilcox as a welder for 30 years, traveling to Groton, Conn. and Norfolk Va. to work on nuclear submarines during that time. He also taught at the welding school at B&W in addition to welding classes in the Adult Education Program at Springfield Schools. Early in life, Doug began a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and raised his children in a wonderful Christian home. He and Mary Lou attended Millheim Baptist Church. Doug loved his garden and spent many hours each day from early spring into the late fall growing his bounty, passing on his green beans to many. During the years, sincere friendships were built with many; Doug never knew a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone, even those who didn't speak English. Although Doug will be deeply missed by many, he has left a legacy for all who knew him.
Doug was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Chuck, Bill, and John. He is survived by his brother, Mitchell (Miriam) Dodson; and sisters, Mary (Jim) Tollison, Ruby Kilby, Mildred (Joe) Dickens, and Sheila (Ronald) Wilson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, March 19th, with a memorial service to follow at Millheim Baptist Church, 2661 Hayne Road, Akron, Ohio. Condolences and special memories may be shared online at www.heritagecremation.com.
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Judy George
March 12, 2019
Doug was a real character and a wonderful man. He left behind 4 terrific children and a remarkable wife who miss him terribly much! I am sure he is telling all sorts of stories in heaven and has everyone laughing. You are greatly missed, Doug!
Gwynn Davis
March 26, 2012
Mary Lou and family, I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. I just lost my husband on March 6 to Cancer also, so me and my family are experiencing the same loss that you are going through. We know the devastation of Cancer and how painful it is,not only to the patient, but also to the family as they watch their love one try to fight the good fight. Our love and blessings go out to your family during this very sad time. Take comfort in knowing that there is no more pain, no more suffering.
Gwynn McQuain Davis
Tim Morgan
Kelly Morgan Rorrer
Judi Sammons
March 22, 2012
Karla and family, so sorry about your loss...you are all in my thoughts and prayers
Pam Fry
March 20, 2012
Karla & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Your Dad will no longer suffer, he is at peace now.
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March 20, 2012
Mary Lou,
Sending lots of hugs to you in this time of sorrow. I remember when you and Doug married. Seems like yesterday. The times I spent with you and Doug were always fun. My love and prayers are with you.
Kendra (Bauer) Churtz
Dan and Christine Ternosky
March 20, 2012
Dear Mary Lou, Karla, Kelly, MaryAnn and Sam: The service last night was so nice for Doug. Bethany did a FANTASTIC job! What a beautiful young lady she has grown into. You are and have been in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. Doug is resting with our Lord now. What a Easter celebration they will have in heaven! Love you guys lots!
March 19, 2012
Mary Lou & and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam (Greathouse)Anderson
Tiffany Carr
March 19, 2012
Mary Lou and Family
So sorry about Doug's passing-you are all in my thoughts and prayers-Love to all
Tiffany(Bidlack)Carr
Cindy Schromm-Posten
March 19, 2012
Mary Lou, Karla & Family I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to your family. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Linda & Larry Molnar
March 19, 2012
Mary Lou, Kelly, Karla, Mary Ann, Sam and your families - Our deepest sympathy to you. We will always remember the many good times we spent with all of you through the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Doug will be missed.
Linda McCracken
March 19, 2012
Mary Lou, Karla and family,
So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. May you find peace and comfort in your memories and in knowing he is in heaven. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Linda McCracken
March 19, 2012
Mary Lou and family,
My condolences to you and your family.
Carol Grunger
March 19, 2012
Mary Lou and Karla, So sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with you today. Karla, I wish I was there to be with you, I remember you were there when my mom passed and I really appreciated it. Take care and keep in touch. Mark and Cathy Albright
Clarissa (Stephenson) Sill
March 19, 2012
So sorry for you loss. My heart goes out to you.
Julie halter
March 18, 2012
So sorry for your loss doug will be dearly missed.Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Amanda (Ricciardi) Kortright
March 18, 2012
Mrs. Dodson and the Shackelfords,
So sorry to hear of Doug's passing. In my interaction with him at SHS, I always knew he was a great guy. Always had a smile. May all of you find comfort and peace in your memories during this sad time.
March 18, 2012
Mary Lou, We worked at Rohrichs together. I am so sorry for you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tim and Penny Arbogast
penny mollohan
March 18, 2012
Im so sorry for your loss my prayers an love an hugs are with you. God bless
Tom,Sharon,Mike,Todd,Jack & Rylie McCurry
March 18, 2012
Mary Lou and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time
Laci and Elle Csaky
March 18, 2012
My Brother-in-law, Doug Dodson
Mary Lou, my little sister, four years younger :( spotted her Doug driving around in a fancy, smancy 1962 red Impala Chevy Convertible,back in, I think it was 1962/63. He lived just down the street with his brother and his family. Just moving up here from Virginia. Yup, she got a ride in that Red car. And I think they knew that they were destined to be Mr.&Mrs. In a few years. Mary Lou graduated June of 63 and they married two or maybe three days later. YES I had to dance in the hog trough. As my younger sister got married before her much older sister. :(
Together they made four Fantastic kids. Kelly, Karla, Mary Ann and Sam.
It took me a little longer to marry Laszlo, as I had him Imported (haha)
Now Mary Lou had her Virginian, who spoke with an accent to us northerners. But I too had a man that had an accent.
I remember one time Doug ask me for a pair of "Plires" and I had to get Mary Lou to tell me what he meant. It was PLIERS! Family dinners were always interesting!
One summer we had Laci's Dad here from Hungary. I was putting on some music and noticed Doug and my father in law just talking up. Storm. I said, Doug do you two know what each other's saying? Doug said heck ya, we're getting everything settled, don't worry about it. Ha, I still don't believe that.
Doug and Lou have had a BEAUTIFUL life together. Many more up's than downs. Doug was a good Brother in law, unless you had a rat in your house and he was scarier than it was! HAHA. So many stories, so many fun times, so many memories.
We're going to miss that southern guy and all the jokes, and tales and stories he told.
Rest In Peace Doug! You were a Good Husband, a Good Daddy, a Good Grandpa, PawPaw, Son in law and a Good Brother in law. But mostly you were Loved.
Gayle McDowell
March 18, 2012
May God keep you and your family in His loving embrace during this time of earthly sorrow.
Lisle George
March 18, 2012
We are praying for and with your family, Mary Lou and keeping you in our thoughts. We thoroughly enjoyed any of the times we spent with you and Doug and so enjoyed his humor. He will be missed! Lisle and Judy George
christy allen
March 18, 2012
dear mary i am so sorry for ur loss... my prayers r with u and ur family..
March 18, 2012
May God give you His peace and comfort during to time.
In Christ Jesus your friends,
Greg & Becky Rockich
March 18, 2012
Mrs. Dodson and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. We are so sorry we will not be able to attend the calling hours because we are out of town. Les and Cindy Cheney
Jim and Kay Powell
March 18, 2012
Much Love and Prayers to you and your family. Doug now is enjoying what salvation promises!!! Hallelujah, What A Savior!!!
March 18, 2012
So sorry for your great loss. Wish I could be there for you. Prayers go out for you and your family. Joan Taylor King Bristol, In.
Jeanan Compton
March 18, 2012
Mrs. Dodson and family, I am so sorry for your loss, but so happy in the fact that you know that your husband/father is at peace and with Jesus now.
Lisa Smiley
March 18, 2012
Mary Lou and family,
My deepest condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 18, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you during this cherished time and will continue to be with you all.
Dennis & Edie Borgman (Othello, WA-Kelly's friends)
Jill Cramer
March 18, 2012
Mary Lou and Family, so sorry for your loss you are in my prayers. God Bless
Tony and Moira Lardakis
March 18, 2012
Mary Lou and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. May the Lord provide you with peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 18, 2012
So sorry in Doug passing will keep you in my prayers love to the family fran fair and ken riley
March 18, 2012
Mary Lou and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So sorry for your loss.
Fran Brooks
Steve Shaffer
March 18, 2012
We are deeply saddened to hear that Doug has passed away. I will always remember spending time at the Dodson house as a kid, Doud
always made the stay at the house fun! As I grew older I would enjoy our conversations as well. Doug will also be remember as a kind man with a gentle heart. God bless! Steve, Amanda, Cruz, Nina, and Jenna Shaffer.
Ruby Kilby
March 18, 2012
Will miss and love you always. Never forget you, Gus,
Rebecca Laughlin
March 18, 2012
Mary, My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Doug.
March 18, 2012
Mary Lou and family, So sorry, Doug was a great Man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Connie Lipscomb
Jim Yoder
March 18, 2012
Workrd with Doug many years sorry to hear of his passing may he rest in peace Jim and Sherry Yoder
March 18, 2012
The Dodson family, dad will be missed, I have so many memories of him when growing up. Coming to your house was never a dull moment with him. I love your family and dad will be missed by so many people. God Bless you guys and be at peace because we know where he is.
The Miller and Crockett family
Shirley& Roger Barfield
March 18, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeff Favaro
March 18, 2012
Mary Lou,
His Grace is sufficient in our time of need.
Love
Jeff, Sue and Jeff
The Favaros
John and Pam Clayton
March 18, 2012
We never saw him without a smile on his
face. Truly he will be missed by all.
Our prayers are with you .
Paula Musgrave Simmons SHS '63
March 18, 2012
Mary Lou & family,
Doug was a good man; husband, father & friend to many. He loved his wonderful wife Mary Lou dearly & cherished his family; that love will never be forgotten. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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