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Robert Dodson

1939 - 2023

Robert Dodson obituary, 1939-2023, Mt. Airy, MD

BORN

1939

DIED

2023

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Robert Dodson Obituary

Robert Hill Dodson Sr., age 84, of Mt. Airy, died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home. Born September 28, 1939 in Prince Georges County, he was the son of the late John William Dodson and Elsie Brown Dodson. He was the husband of Bonnie Dodson, his wife of 67 years.

He was a lifelong farmer and truck driver. Prior to retirement he worked at Southern States for 16 years. He was a member of Locust Grove Church of the Brethren and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Surviving in addition to his wife are children Roberta Bordlamay and husband Adrian, Eileen Dodson, Patricia Spates, Lillie Marshall and husband Edward, Donna Snyder and husband Steven, Robert Dodson Jr. and wife Melinda, John Dodson and wife Melanie, James Dodson and wife Kathleen, 22 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, November 10th at Hartzler Funeral Home-Libertyown, 11802 Liberty Rd., Frederick.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 11th at Locust Grove Church of the Brethren, 13556 Glissans Mill Rd., Mt. Airy, with Pastor Greg Quintrell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Locust Grove Cemetery Fund, 13556 Glissans Mill Rd., Mt. Airy, 21771.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory on his "tribute wall" at www.hartzlerfuneralhome.com. Robert Dodson
Published by The Frederick News-Post on Nov. 8, 2023.

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Dave. Fogle

November 8, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John d Robertson jr

November 8, 2023

I'm sorry for your loss he will be missed mostly very loved good friend thoughts and prayers to your family and friends

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Nov

10

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hartzler Funeral Home Libertytown

11802 Liberty Road, Frederick, MD 21701

Nov

11

Service

11:00 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.

Locust Grove Church of the Brethren

13356 Glissans Mill Rd., Mt., MD 21771

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Hartzler Funeral Home - Libertytown Location - Frederick

11802 Liberty Road, Frederick, MD 21701

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