Thomas Wm. “BILL” Dodson, 76, of Crossville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday night, April 14, 2019 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born on November 13, 1942 in Washington, DC to Evelyn Martin Dodson and William Arnold Dodson. He grew up in Maryland and received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Maryland. He was retired Lieutenant with the District of Columbia Fire Department, receiving several commendations throughout his service.
He retired to Crossville in 1987, an area he had long loved, and was a successful real estate agent for many years. He was also known to many local families as a school bus driver with the Cumberland County Transportation Department. He was an avid golfer and a great and loyal fan of the U.T. Vols. He also enjoyed walks by the lake with his wife, Kitty, of 50 years. Enjoying nature was a part of his life daily, especially feeding the birds and squirrels, then watching them with his favorite and faithful pet companion.
Bill is survived by his wife, Kitty Dodson. He is also survived by his children, Dustin Dodson (Kathryn), Richard Dodson, and Debra Anderson; two “special mothers,” Amy V. Spears and Dottie Dodson; brother, Phillip Dodson (Rose) and four grandchildren, Adalyn, Sydney, Jacob, and Cory; also sisters-in-law, Rita Lamb and Jean Spears. Beloved brother-in-law, Jim (“J.C.”) Spears passed away the same week as bill.
Bill is predeceased by his mother and father.
The family is having a “Celebration of Life Service” on Saturday, May 18, 2019, in the Chapel of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.: (across the street from Wal-Mart).
Family will gather in the Chapel from 1:00 to 2:00 PM with friends joining the “Celebration of Life Service” from 2:00 to 4:00 PM with refreshments at the conclusion of services. The service will be led by son, Dustin Dodson.