Obituary for Ronald Ray Dodson, Sr.
Ronald Ray Dodson, Sr., 80, of Newbern VA, passed away on February 23rd, 2020. Ronald “Ron” Dodson. Ron was born in North Carolina on May 19, 1939 and was the son of the late Woodie Staunton Dodson and Daisy Hylton Dodson. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Andrea J. Dodson; brother Kenneth E. Dodson; and sister Carole D. Jones. Ron was a member of First Church of the Brethren and a retired professor with New River Community College, Dublin, VA.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Patricia “Pat” Quesenberry Dodson. He is also survived by his sons, Ronald Ray Dodson, Jr. and wife Glenda, Michael E. Dodson; daughters, Alisha M. Clark and husband Robby, Ashley D. Simmers and husband Daryn; son Christopher J. Dodson; sister Peggy Nesbit and husband Robert; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Andrea J. Dodson; brother Kenneth E. Dodson; and sister Carole D. Jones.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Stevens Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11am on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at First Church of the Brethren with the graveside service will following at Highland Memory Gardens.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA.
February 24, 2020 @ 7:11 pm
Mike and I had mr. Dodson for geometry and trig. He was a great teacher and his classes were tough. We always had to show all our work. Tests were difficult and required a few prayers.
Mr. And Mrs. Dodson were so dedicated to the choir and swing choir at Auburn high school. We have many happy memories of performances and get togethers. Brian and Jenn loved their high school years.
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts. 🙏❤️
February 26, 2020 @ 11:29 am
Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
March 1, 2020 @ 5:13 pm
I just heard of Ronnie’s passing this morning at church. We grew up together — on Union Road and in the Church of the Brethren in Eden. Fun times I remember – riding to church in the back seat of his uncle Rufus car … Ronnie – Peggy and Me … we were in CBYF at the church and had lots of fun times. So sad to hear of his passing!!!