Roy W Dotson's Obituary
Roy Dotson Obituary
Columbus Grove Roy William Dotson, 75, died at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 19, 2012, in North Carolina. He was born Nov. 30, 1936, in Lima to Byron "Newt" Dotson and Beatrice May Montague Teegardin, who preceded him in death. On Jan. 25, 1957, he married Rose Hartman, who survives in Vaughnsville. Mr. Dotson was a graduate of Columbus Grove High School, Class of 1956. He worked at the Ford Motor Co. Lima Engine Plant, where he was an industrial mechanic. He retired from Ford after 28 years of service. Prior to this, he was with Clark's Buick, Bluffton. Roy previously was a member of the former Columbus Grove United Church of Christ and currently was a member of First Evangelical and Reformed Church, Lima. Other memberships included the Lima Power Squadron (a boating enthusiasts' club) and he was a member of the Columbus Grove Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years. As a lifelong mechanic, he loved working on cars, enjoyed boating, outdoor activities, listening to music and wintering in Palmetto, Fla. Survivors also include two sons, Kenny (Becky) Dotson, of Vaughnsville, and Bill (Jeanne) Dotson, of Sanford, Fla.; a daughter, Sherri (Sammy) Kearney, of Hampstead, N.C.; four brothers, Byron (Jean) Dotson, of Mill Creek, Wash., and James (Chris) Dotson, Steve (Carol) Dotson and Terry (Janet) Dotson, all of Lima; two sisters, Janet (John) Halker, of Columbus Grove, and Cindy (Dan) McCroy, of Rawson; and seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Dotson. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sugar Creek Church of the Brethren, Lima. The Rev. Ed Rinehart and Pastor Patricia Meeks will officiate. Burial will be in Sugar Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove. Memorial contributions may be made to Columbus Grove Volunteer Fire Department.
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