Larry Dotson, Sr. “Poppy,” 74, of Charleston, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 in a local hospital surrounded by his family.
Larry was born on Nov. 2, 1948 to Edward and Juanita Dotson in Sweetwater. He was a lead mechanic at Duracell. He retired in 2001, after 26 years of service. He loved to hunt, especially with his son, Larry, Jr. Larry loved his family and his little dog, Roxy. He was a kind and generous man.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth Dotson; sisters, Linda Dotson and Faye Dotson; and brothers, Jim Dotson, Joe Dotson and Doug Dotson.
He is survived by his children, Larry Dotson, Jr. (Rhonda), Candice Walker (Alan), Sonya Davis (Gary), Tina Maddux (Dennis), Michael Brown (Sherry); grandchildren: Nadia Dotson, Isabella Dotson, Kenny Brown, Colbie Mason, Raynor Maddux, Ethan Maddux, Cameron Davis and Callie Kent; great-grandchildren, Dylan Mason, Corbin Brown and Davis Kent; brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and Mildred Dotson; sister, Wilma Maddox; and several nieces and nephews.
Larry’s family will receive friends from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, July 14 at the Cleveland Chapel of Companion Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will follow visitation at 6 p.m.
The family would like to thank special friends, Eric McAlister and Keith Maynard.
Share a personal memory of Larry or your condolences with his family at his online memorial at www.companionfunerals.com.