Roy Raymnond Dodson, 97, passed away Monday March 13, 2017 in Virginia Beach, VA.
Roy was born March 5, 1920 to James and Zadiee Dodson in Martinsville, VA.
He was raised alongside his six brothers and one sister.
Roy served his country in the Army during World War II. He later went on to work and retire from Green Gifford Auto Corporation after decades of service.
He served as deacon at Gateway Church and a member of Hyde Park Baptist Church in Norfolk, VA.
He enjoyed gardening and working with his hands.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 75 years, Margaret; son Leroy and wife his Anita; grandchildren Cynthia, Saundra, Terri and Roy;
great grandchildren Julie, Dustin, Grace and Mila; and three great-great grandchildren Bayless, Bentley and Haley.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 4:00 pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Rd. Virginia Beach, VA.
Past Services
Service
Thursday March 16, 2017
4:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
Additional Information:
Celebration of Life
Cemetery
Albert G. Horton Memorial Veteran Cemetery
5310 Milners Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-255-7217 | Directions
5310 Milners Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-255-7217 | Directions
Additional Information:
Private Interment
Thoughts and prayers are with the Dodson family as they face their loss
My thoughts and prays are with Leroy,Anita and the Dodson family.
Heartfelt condolences to Mr. Leroy, Ms. Anita, Ms. Cindy, Ms. Sam and all of Mr. Dodson’s loving family and friends
My sincerest condolences to all of the Dodson family for their loss of a great human being and family member.