Alston Dotson

Alston Dotson obituary

Alston Dotson

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Oct

18

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Moose Lodge 258

150 W Reeves Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

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Alston Dotson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Holland & Lyons Mortuary on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Alston Dotson was born September 14, 1930 to Edwin and Annie Dotson in Silver City, New Mexico. He passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025 in Ridgecrest, California.

His family is having a Celebration of Life for him at his favorite place The Moose Lodge 258. 150 W Reeves Ave Ridgecrest, Ca 93555. They invite you to join them on Saturday October 18, 2025 form 1PM-3PM

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Upcoming Events

Oct

18

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Moose Lodge 258

150 W Reeves Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Holland & Lyons Mortuary