Dale Sherman Dodson, age 71, passed away on May 19, 2023 in Temple, Texas. He was born on July 19, 1951 in San Pedro, California to Charles Sydney Dodson and Gloria Helene Lepire Dodson. Dale was raised in San Pedro, California and graduated from Carson City High School in 1968.
Dale served as a Security Specialist in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1973, ending his service as a Sergeant.
Dale married Mary Dodson in 1978 and the couple had three children. Dale worked in a variety of industries, most notably for the Burlington North Railroad as a foreman for several years before working at Central Electrical Supply, where he worked for 30 years – first as a warehouse foreman, then as a purchasing agent. In retirement Dale served as the Vice President of the community at Crestview Terrace where he spent his final years.
Dale exemplified living life to the fullest. He was the life of the party and the first to the dance floor, which was often the middle of the living room, surrounded by his family and his favorite music. Dale was generous and kind, unless you were his opponent in a game of dominos or horseshoes, in which case – good luck! Dale had a competitive streak and would never turn down a game. He loved to draw, was an avid reader and kept a daily journal, of which many of the entries expressed his love for his family and friends. Dale was a nature enthusiast, gardener, animal lover and the family handyman. Dale never met a stranger and was the kind of man that would drop everything to help those in need. Dale’s family will remember him by the example he led, living his values of empathy, loyalty, honesty, and a strong work ethic.
Dale is preceded in death by his grandmother, Eula Mae Dodson, father, Charles Sydney Dodson, mother, Gloria Helene Lepire Dodson, stepfather Vito Benedetto, and brother, Jimmy Lee Benedetto.
His beautiful life will be cherished in the lives of his long-time spouse and forever friend, Mary Dodson; daughter Misti Chapman and husband Eric, son John Dodson and wife Sarah, and son Christopher Dodson; granddaughters Danielle and Evelyn; sister Sandy Wilkinson and husband John, brother Allen Dodson and wife Rose, sister Mary Dice and husband Tim; and sister in law Kristine Benedetto, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A viewing will be held Thursday, June 1st from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Grove Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 3920 Samuell Blvd, Dallas, TX 75228. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 2nd at 12:30 pm at Grove Hill Funeral Home with interment to follow at 2:30 pm at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75211.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Grove-Hill.com for the Dodson family.
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