Born June 26, 1936 in Charles Town, he was the son of Edward F. and Elsie M. Dodson.
After finding the love of his life, Helen Davis, they became married on February 11, 1954 and were together for 64 years.
They had three children: Deborah M. Brown, Catherine E. Dodson, and Melvin “Roger” Dodson, Jr. and wife, Debbie.
In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by grandchildren: John Preston Taylor, Jr., Jesse Lee Dodson, and Brandon C. Dodson; great-grandchildren: Zachary Taylor and Micheal Taylor; brothers and sisters-in- laws: Ruth and Kas Baracosa, Barbara McKenzie, and David and Kaye Davis; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters: Anna Mae Keyton and Frances Penwell; brother and sister-in-law, Alvin Edward and Esther Dodson; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Melvin was a PROUD AIR FORCE twenty year retiree. He was a Vietnam War Veteran serving from 1956-1975. His duty stations included California, Texas, Guam, Thailand, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
After retirement he stayed in the aircraft world and worked for Fairchilds in Hagerstown making the A-10 planes, Rockwell International, Saab-Sweden, and Abex.
He enjoyed taking care of his family and driving across the states to visit and explore. He attended horse shows to support and encourage his girls while they showed their horses. He also supported and volunteered for Horses with Hearts however possible.
Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4pm at Rosedale Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11am at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Rosedale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Melvin and his family wish for donations to be made in his honor to Horses with Hearts (HwH) Therapeutic Riding, PO Box 2186, Martinsburg, WV 25402 / [email protected].
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