William Dodd Obituary
William Esmond Dodd (77) was born July 2, 1948, in Conroe, Texas and passed away December 7, 2025, in Splendora, Texas. He is preceded by his son Robert Earl Goethe, daughter Deborah Ann Potemski, parents William Frank & Bertie Irene Dodd, and brothers Frank Rusty Dodd and Charles Dodd.
W. E. (Bill) is survived by his wife Earldine Dodd of 53 years of marriage, brother Bennie R. Dodd & wife Patty, sister Peggie Rushing & husband John, one grandchild Angela Ford, two great grandchildren Leah Henry, Camron Starks, and one great great-great grandson Noah Roberts.
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