James Wilson Dodson

James Wilson Dodson obituary, Durham, NC

James Wilson Dodson

James Dodson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham on Oct. 4, 2024.

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DURHAM: James Wilson Dodson, 91, passed away on Thursday, October, 2024 at UNC Johnston Health in Clayton. He was born in Alamance, NC to the late Arthur Wilson Dodson and Edith Davis Dodson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Dodson is also predeceased by his wife, Janet Lee Garrard Dodson; and his two sisters and one brother.
Mr. Dodson was a U.S Army veteran and a faithful member of Yates Baptist Church in Durham for over 50 years. He was a longtime Store Manager of Kroger, severing in many stores throughout the Durham community.
Mr. Dodson is survived by his sons, Tim Dodson and wife Roxanne, Jerome Dodson and wife Kristi; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 26th at Clements Funeral Chapel in Durham.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of one's choice.
The family is being assisted by Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. in Durham. Online condolences may be sent to www.clementsfuneralservice.com.
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Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham

1105 Broad Street PO Box 2913 (zip 27715), Durham, NC 27705

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