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Elmer Dotson Obituary

Elmer I. Dotson, 68, of West Frankfort passed away at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at his residence. He was born January 26, 1943 in Liggett, Ky. to Elmer Dotson and Gertha (Jones) Dotson. He married Bonnie (Luebke) Dotson. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Dotson of West Frankfort; his mother, Gertha Dotson of Evarts, Ky.; four sons, James P. Dotson of West Frankfort, Kyle S. (Carla) Dotson of Creal Springs, Derek L. (Angie) Dotson of Charles Town W.V. and Jason W. (Melissa) Dotson of Ft. Benning, Ga.; grandchildren, Dakota Dotson, Jorie Mulvihil, Devin Dotson, Zen Dotson, Jenna Dotson and Grace Dotson; two brothers, Bill (Connie) Dotson and Danny (Dee) Dotson all of McHenry, Il.; two sisters, Sylvia Zavala of Rantoul, Il. and Judy Cox of Brookside, Ky. He was preceded in death by his father; a bother, Josh Dotson and by a sister, Tywanna Estes. He served in the United States Amy. Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the Parker - Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Deacon Thomas Nowak officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Illinois Amy National Guard Honors Team. Visitation will be after 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the guest register visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Reno Gazette Journal and Lyon County News Leader from Sep. 1 to Sep. 3, 2011.

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September 5, 2011

Bonnie and Family, I worked with Elmer at Home Depot. He was so special to everyone. He helped EVERONE! He was a lot of fun to be around! He was so much in love with his wife. He expressed, many times, "She is the best wife, she is the best cook, she is the best mother in the world". He also bragged on his children, "MY BOYS", as he would say. I will keep your family in my prayers and ask God to give you strength as you await to see him again and YOU WILL SEE AND BE WITH HIM AGAIN. God Bless this family.
Donna Emory

Amber Sharp

September 3, 2011

I'm extremely depressed to hear about the loss of such an amazing man. I worked at The Home Depot with him several years ago and he was the happiest and nicest man I believe I have ever met. I know he will truly be missed by family and friends everywhere. I would like to send my deepest sympathy and prayers to your family! I know he is in a better place and no longer in any pain.

brittany day

September 3, 2011

i worked with elmer at home depot he will be missed alot.... he was a great friend always telling me storys and giving me advise... i'm so sry for ur loss your in my thoughts and prayers

Bryan Helveston

September 2, 2011

Bonnie...I'm so sorry for your loss...It was such a pleasure to know Elmer for the short time that I did. He talked of you often and it was obvious that he thought you hung the moon...Even though I was his "boss," it was I who respected what he had to say. My thoughts and prayers are with your family...

September 2, 2011

Kyle & family, We are soo sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts. Brandi & Jim Henderson

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