John Stuart Dodson, Sr., 60, of Lynchburg, VA, died on Wednesday, September 1, 2010.
Born May 24, 1950 in Lynchburg, he was a son of the late Ruby Roach Dodson and Robert Mays Dodson, Sr.
John is survived by his wife of 27 years, Rhonda Tyree Dodson, his children: Teresa Erickson and her husband, Chris, of Round Hill, VA, John Dodson, Jr. and his fiancé, Lauren Proffitt, of Lynchburg, Colt Dodson, of Lynchburg, and Heather Dodson, of Lynchburg, three grandchildren, Adrianna Erickson, Ethan Erickson, and Emily Dodson, a sister; Donna Pallotti, of Amherst and a lifelong friend, Jack Meeks.
John was a loving husband, an awesome father, and grandfather. He loved to play music and could be counted on to always have a smile on his face. He always had a positive out look on life because his belief was strong. He knew where he was going and was ready to go. John’s favorite pastime was texting with Jack. He will be missed.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 3, 2010 at Eastbrook Baptist Church, Lynchburg, from 3:00 pm to 4:30 PM. A funeral service will follow at 5:00 PM with the Rev. Charlie Spencer, Pastor Curtis Walkup, and the Rev. Henry Dodson officiating. Interment will follow in Dodson Family Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Centra Health Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503.
The family would like to thank Dr. Christopher Mawn and his staff, Lauren Proffitt and Heather Jordan.
