Robert F. Dodson's Obituary
Robert F. Dodson, Jr., age 87 of Murfreesboro, passed away on September 9, 2013. He was born June 29, 1926. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert F. and Mittie Dodson, Sr., sisters Roberta Dodson Boyer, Jessie Maie Dodson, Ruth Dodson Lambert and a nephew Fred Boyer. Mr. Dodson is survived by his nieces Stephanie (Ralph) Turley, Nancy (Doug) Fisher, Laura Sissom, Susan (John) Clapton, Carol Kelley, Merry (Stan) Bearden; grandniece Lauren (Bert) Ivey; nephews Bobby and Paul Boyer and numerous grand and great grandnieces and nephews. Mr. Dodson was a navigator in the United States Air Force during WWII. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Industrial Management and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He worked for Davis Furniture Company for his entire career. He was an active working member of St. Matthews Methodist Church all his adult life and served many positions including, Chairman of the Trustees. He was also active in the Meals on Wheels program at St. Matthews. He was an avid golfer and bowler as well as a huge UT Vols fan. Mr. Dodson moved to Murfreesboro in 2008 to reside with his niece Stephanie. Most recently he resided at Adams Place Health Care Center. He and the family were appreciative of the tremendous care and concern that he received from the staff at Adams Place. Visitation will be from 10:30 until the time of funeral service beginning at 11:30am at Memorial Park Chapel on Poplar Ave. in Memphis, TN on Thursday, September 12, 2013.Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.Location: Hillside Arrow Color: White
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