James B. Dodson

James B. Dodson obituary, Franklin, IN

James B. Dodson

James Dodson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jessen Funeral Home & Simple Cremation - Whiteland on Oct. 20, 2022.

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James B. Dodson, 83, of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.
James was born July 30, 1939 in Washington, Oklahoma to John B. and Robbie (Roberts) Dodson.
James married the love of his life, Cathy L. (Garrett) Dodson, on April 11, 2003 in Franklin, Indiana; they were married for 19 wonderful years.
James had a strong, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He worked in the printing department at The Indianapolis Star for 40 years until his retirement in 2000. He will be remembered for his love of watching Fox News and going fishing as often as he could.
James is survived by his wife, Cathy Dodson of Greenwood, IN; his daughter, Vickie L. Young of Franklin, IN; five grandchildren, Mandy Dodson, Misti Branstetter, Joe Young, Chelsea Dodson, and Levi Dodson; six great-grandchildren, Nathan, Katie, Wyatt, Cheala, Logan, and Jaxon; a great-great-grandchild, Norah.
James was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra K. Dodson; his son, James A. Dodson; his grandson, Johnny Branstetter; his parents, John and Robbie Dodson; his brothers, Bobby L. Dodson and Richard T. Dodson.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 1:00pm at Jessen & Keller Funeral Homes ~ Whiteland Chapel with visitation from 11:00am until the funeral hour. James will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Greenwood, Indiana.
Arrangements entrusted to Jessen & Keller Funeral Home ~ Whiteland Chapel. 729 N. US Highway 31, Whiteland, IN 46184. (317) 535-6880. www.jessenkellerfh.com
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John Moore

October 22, 2022

With deepest sympathy, Jim was one of the nicest people I have ever met.

James Stephen Sowder

October 21, 2022

Jim was such a nice guy all the years we worked together at the Star! Wished we could have got together after our retirements.

Gary Harding

October 21, 2022

So Sorry for your loss.
I worked with Jim in the 505 Room, swinging grids for the Society pages, processing 6-level tapes for the stories running in both the News and the Star, and creating and processing the film created by the 505 and APS typesetters. Great guy.

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