John Dotson

Obituary of John Russell Dotson

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John Russell Dotson, 80 of Huddleston passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. He was born on Wednesday, September 25, 1935 in Hurley, VA, a son of the late Charlie Dotson and Ida Thomas Dotson . He is survived by his wife, Betty Tester Dotson of Huddleston; sons, Johnny W. Dotson & wife, Ester and Robert Mark Dotson & wife, Taiwana, all of Huddleston; 7 grandchildren; sisters: Pansy, Ilene, Sybil and Ruth; brothers: Glenn, Dallas, Hubert and Charlie. He was Retired as a Self-employed carpenter and was a Veteran of the United States Army. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 11:00 am at Palestine Baptist Church, Huddleston, with Pastor Dr. Kevin King officiating. Interment will follow in Palestine Church Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 6 pm until 8 pm at Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Huddleston.
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Wednesday
11
May

Visitation

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Updike Funeral Chapel, Huddleston
11351 Leesville Road
Huddlston, Virginia, United States
Thursday
12
May

Funeral Service

11:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Palestine Baptist Chuch
9244 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway
Huddleston, Virginia, United States
Palestine Baptist Church
Thursday
12
May

Graveside

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Palestine Church Cemetery
Fancy Grove
Road Huddleston, Virginia, United States
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