Jerry Don Dodson's Obituary
Jerry Don Dodson, 77, left his earthly home to Heaven on Friday, March 31, 2023. He was born at home on January 20, 1946 in Waldo, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Lee Dodson, mother, Joyce Evelyn Gibson- Dodson, brothers, Charles Earl, Jackie Ray, Thomas Marion, Bobby Gene and sisters Mary Ruth Dodson-Lively and Ruby Fay Dodson-Watts, and son-in-law Steve Skelton.
He was baptized as a teenager and instilled in his children the faith of God and to read the Bible. He worked at the family Fina Station, partnered by him and Uncle Bobby, then retired from American Products/Best Brand Products after 25 years, went back to work for Midway Oil Field, and again retired from the City of Crockett.
Jerry was an amazing father, friend and mentor. His unconditional love for his children and grandchildren was deeply felt. His life was full of hard work, man of his word and loved to spend time with his family. As a young man he had a great fondness of racing cars, motorcycle trips, and through his life loved boating, fishing, hunting, horses, four-wheeler rides, cooking, gardening, everything outdoors. He was smart, could do anything and was a great teacher for anyone to learn from! His laugh and smile were infectious, quick witted and extremely loving and caring.
Jerry is survived by his daughters, Tina Dodson-Skelton, Cathy Dodson, Crissy Dodson, granddaughter, Raelee Dodson-Trull, husband Bradley, great granddaughter Layken, granddaughter Delanee Clark and fiancé Conner Pennington, grandson Brett Clark and family, long-time companion Terrie Jean Riley “TJ”, sister Bettie Jane, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and many others.
He is dearly loved and deeply missed. He will live in our hearts forever, but know we will see him again in Heaven, Have No Fear, God is Here.
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