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Fred Dodson Obituary
WILLIAMSTON — Fred Lavern Dodson, 95, husband of the late Vivanee "Boots" Burton Dodson, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Born in Six Mile, he was the son of the late William Lester and Monte Inez Davis Dodson. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He is retired from Employment Security Commission and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Pelzer. Fred was named a Paul Harris Fellow with the Rotary Club of Seneca.
He is survived by daughter, Sue Wood (Mark) of Pickens; step-children, Judy Roberson Fowler (Wayne) of Williamston and Billy Roberson (Carolyn) of Belton; grandchildren, Jonathan Fowler, Stephanie Ellenburg, Eli Dodson, Israel Dodson, Zoe Dodson, Malachi Dodson, Rebekah Dodson, and Curtis Dodson; and great-grandchildren, Lily Fowler, Linley Ellenburg, Luke Ellenburg and Stella Dodson.
He was predeceased by son, Freddy Dodson; daughter, Gayle Dodson; sister, Oneida Mahaffey.
Visitation was from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Thursday, September 12, at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. The funeral service followed in the mortuary chapel.
Burial was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, at M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church, P.O. Box 268, Pelzer, SC 29669.
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
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john earle w
October 31, 2024
I served with Fred back in 1967/68. Fred was a great 1st Sargent. Fair the well Fred. RIP
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