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Vernon Dotson Obituary

Vernon James Dotson, Sr, age 79, departed this Earthly Life on Friday, March 31, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Van and Carrie Dotson; and 2 siblings, Van and Carolyn Dotson; and grandson, Rashad Dotson. Vernon leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Joycelyn Dotson; 11 children, Darvin (Nicole), Tina, Karen (Calvin), Keith (Deborah), Donnie (Marjorie), Ronnie (Carolyn), Kandice, Kandy (Dwayne), Renata (Kevin), Verna, and Vernon Jr. (Ebony); 26 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; brother, Clinton Andre Dotson, Sr.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are all invited to attend his Celebration of Life Service on Friday, April 21, 2023, 10:00AM, at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, 8282 I-10 Service Rd, NOLA. Visitation will be held from 9:00AM until the hour of service. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery & Mausoleum, New Orleans, LA. Please visit www.pfsneworleans.com to Sign the Guestbook and/or Order Flowers. Services Entrusted to the Caring Staff of: Professional Funeral Services "Celebrating Life" 1449 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116. 504-948-7447.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2023.

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Marlo aka as his Marty

May 8, 2023

To my loving most caring uncle Vernon J.Dotson you surely will be missed I love you forever here and there I know where you are going and I will meet with you and our loving family members when our father calls me home as well so long until we meet again continue on as the great father and uncle you are and I will see your comforting smile and loving hugs again !! Your the greatest from your niece Marty as you always called me Marlo Stewart Dotson Jackson

Maleah

April 21, 2023

Condolences to Sis Joycelyn and the Dotson family. Praying for you in your loss. "The memory of the righteous is a blessing" Proverbs 10:7

Ezekiel Franklin Jr

April 21, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers for the family of my Classmate of G.W.Carver's Class of '62. Trust God for strength, and that peace that surpasses all understandings. He is truly able to keep you.

Darlene Neapollioun

April 21, 2023

My Condolences to the Dotson Family. May you find Peace in this moment of grief knowing that Bunny is with the Lord.

The Neapollioun Family

Britton Family

April 20, 2023

May you look back on those precious memories shared and find peace & comfort within the word of God.
Be Bless!
Gwen & Charlston Britton

Lois Bertrand

April 20, 2023

My Condolences to the Datson Family.

Edward & Frances Ventress

April 19, 2023

Dear Dotson Family and Friends, I am so saddened by Vernon“s passing and truly grateful to have known him and served in Ministry with him. The life stories he shared were impactful, funny and will be remembered with a smile. I pray for your Comfort, Strength and Peace which you will find in and through The Lord when you surrender your hearts to Him and trust Him for your healing.
Much love,
Your sister in Christ,
Frances Ventress
Franklin Avenue Baptist Church Restoration And Care Grief Ministry

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April 19, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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