MEMORIAL SERVICE
Hill & Son Funeral Home in
Appleton City, Missouri on
Saturday, December 6, 2008 at
10:00 a.m.

MINISTER
Reverend Robert Siefrit

PRIVATE FAMILY
COMMITAL CEREMONY
Appleton City Cemetery in
Appleton City, Missouri

MEMORIAL
Appleton City Ministerial Alliance

John Walter "J.W." Dodson, 69, of Appleton City, Missouri passed away peacefully December 3, 2008. He endured his final illness under the tender and loving care of his niece, Sue Creach, and his children.

He was born January 11, 1939 to Vernie and Lucille Dodson of rural Lowry City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Duane Dodson, who had also resided in Lowry City, Missouri. He is survived by his four children: Edie Dodson of Overland Park, Kansas, Brenda King of Blue Springs, Missouri, John Dodson of Overland Park, Kansas, Donna Leonard of Blue Springs, Missouri; five grandchildren: Jon King, Dalana King, Maddy Leonard, Noah Leonard and Christopher Dodson; his sister VernaLee Hawkins of Appleton City, Missouri; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

J.W. started his career as a carpenter, and then operated the Skelly service station in Garden City, Missouri. He farmed with his brother, installed siding and was also employed at Bass Tracker. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting or just talking about it. One of his best attributes was his generosity.

The family would like to especially thank Dr. Jim Wirkkula for his professional kindness, the many compassionate people from Heartland Hospice and Kristina, Sharon, Nancy, Rhonda and Wanda for helping us with the care of our Dad. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.