Donald Roy Dotson

Donald Roy Dotson obituary, Hager Hill, KY

Donald Roy Dotson

Donald Dotson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Prestonsburg from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2026.
Donald Roy Dotson, age 71, of Hager Hill, Kentucky passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 at his residence. He was born October 11, 1954 in Matewan, West Virginia to the late Floyd Dotson and Julia Smith Dotson. He is survived by his Girlfriend: Jenny Powers; Daughter: Jennifer Harkness of Hager Hill, Kentucky; Sister: Cathy Maynard of Church Hill, Tennessee; Grandchildren: Allyson Rayne Harkness, Luca James Harkness and Owen Riley Harkness. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his Son: Donald R. Dotson (Bub); Daughter: Janet Sue Dotson; Brother: Ronnie Dotson and Sister: Janet Dotson. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Visitation will begin Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6pm and all day Thursday at the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11am at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Prestonsburg, Kentucky with Tim Salyers officiating.

Burial will follow at the Family Cemetery, Hager Hill, Kentucky

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