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Jeffrey Dodson Obituary
Virginia Beach - Navy Captain Jeffrey "DD" Dodson (Retired), 55, passed on 15 July 2015 in the comfort of his own home.
Born in Santa Barbara, CA, to Joan M. Dodson and Harold B. Dodson, he graduated from Mayfield High School, Las Cruces, NM in 1979 and from New Mexico State University in 1984 with a Chemistry degree.
Jeff fulfilled his childhood dream when he was accepted to and graduated from (Navy) Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, FL in 1985 and received his wings in 1986. He had a stellar career flying the F-14 Tomcat and the F/A-18 Hornet, including leading VFA-37 (Ragin' Bulls) in numerous strikes during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.
Jeff was a superb flight instructor, training others to fly and/or apply air tactics at VT-24 in Beeville, TX, Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) in Miramar, CA and at NAS Oceana's F/A-18 Flight Simulator in Virginia Beach, VA.
In his off time, Jeff enjoyed working on and racing cars, motocross, woodworking and running races.
Jeff was a wonderful son, brother, friend, husband, father, mentor and patriot and is sorely missed by all.
Jeff is survived by: his wife of 8 years, Tracy Dodson, daughter Christina Dodson and son Benjamin Dodson, all of Virginia Beach, VA; father Harold Dodson of Beaumont, TX; sister Tracy Bowman (husband Brian) of Laurel, MD; brother Russell Dodson (wife Kristin) of Beaumont, TX; ex-wife Lisa Dodson of Virginia Beach, VA (mother of Christina and Ben); and many other relatives.
Jeff is predeceased by his mother, Joan Dodson, and brother, Kent Dodson.
The family would like to thank the brilliantly attentive and supportive staff at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth's Oncology Department (Dr. Tod Morris and Carina Deel, RN, BSN) in Portsmouth, VA and at Duke University's Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center (Dr. Gordana Vlahovik, Christina Cone, ANP-BC, AOCNP and Stevie Threatt, BA, CRC III) in Durham, NC.
While the family plans a private memorial service, condolences may be offered at www.familychoicefunerals.com.
In lieu of flowers or donations, Jeff expressed his hope that you will go on that vacation you and your loved ones have been dreaming of.
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Joe McFetridge
August 3, 2016
I was privileged and blessed to have met, worked with and for Jeff DD Dodson. He was a great asset to our Training Range and just a great person to know and be around.
Our prayers and sympathies go out to his family and loved ones. May the great memories you all shared help him live on as strongly as he did while he was with us.
God bless and may DD rest in peace as he has earned his final wings.
July 28, 2016
I was privileged to be hired by Captain Dodson, be part of his team at China Lake, share a cold one or two, and witness his remarkable rock solid leadership. My deepest sympathy to Tracy and his entire family.
Ken D'Amato, retired MWR/N9
JD Hood
July 26, 2016
May God comfort all of you during this difficult time. I am thankful for his service to our nation.
Maureen Toftner
July 26, 2016
Tracy,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We feel privileged to have known your wonderful husband. Even though our acquaintance was short the two of you made a lasting impression on our lives.
Many blessings, Maureen and Chris Toftner
July 25, 2016
God bless him. May he rest in peace.
Steven F. Hinshaw, ADJ2.
A fellow VT-24 Sailor.
Tim Byrne
July 25, 2016
DD... It was a pleasure to serve with such an outstanding man, Office and Naval Aviator. Fly west my friend.
Tim Byrne
July 24, 2016
Classiest obituary I've ever read. Loved the ending.
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