He was one of six children born to Eldridge Eugene and Muriel (McGowen) Dodson. He is
survived by Amy Pickett Dodson, his children, John and Allison (Wes) Herrington and
grandchildren, Whitney and Aubree Herrington, his siblings Edward and Patricia. He was
preceded in death by both his parents, brothers Eugene “Gene,” Winston and James “Jimmy" Dodson.
George had a passion for music, karate, muscle cars and motorcycles. He was a self-taught musician, starting at a young age. Over the years, he played keyboard for Skytrain and other local bands. He earned his Shodan blackbelt in Shotokan and Aikido from Porter's United House
of Karate. He was an ASE certified Master mechanic. He was co-owner with Dean “Deano" Gill of East Coast Powder Coating for over a decade. He truly was a jack of all trades.
There will be a Celebration of Life and Bike Run held on Saturday February 6th, 2021, at the Moose Lodge 455 ( 3834 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216) from 11AM - "till they kick us out".
In lieu of flowers, we suggest a donation in his memory to be made to K9s For Warriors.
https://www.k9sforwarriors.org/
Arrangements are under the care and direction of HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME
Jacksonville Beach FL.
