George William Dodson

July 15, 1942 - January 21, 2021

George W. Dodson, 78, of North Zulch, TX; passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his home in North Zulch, TX surrounded by his loving and caring family. George was born July 15, 1942 in Houston, TX and was a member of Iola Missionary Baptist Church in Iola, TX. He loved spending time with his grandsons, family, and friends; reading his Bible and telling tall tales. On April 15, 1961; he married Shirley Jean Alexander in Springfield, MO and she preceded him in death on Thursday, January 21, 2010. George is survived by his two children by birth: Georgia Alvarez and husband Baltazar of Dallas, TX and Cheryl Dowling and husband Steven of North Zulch, TX; two foster daughters by choice: Sherry and Carrie; two grandchildren, William Kellett Dowling and Alexander Lee Dowling of North Zulch, TX; sister: Carol Jean “Jeanie” White of Poplar Bluff, MO; niece, Lacretia White-Hyde of Poplar Bluff, MO; nephew, Eric White of Poplar Bluff, MO and niece, Elizabeth Ferrari of Bella Vista, AR. His parents, Herbert Arlin and Naomi Jewel (Patterson) Dodson preceded him in death. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday; January 25,2021 at Iola Missionary Baptist Church in Iola, TX. The funeral service will begin at 2PM on Tuesday; January 26, 2021 also at Iola Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Tim Owens officiating. Serving as pallbearers are: Alexander Dowling, William Dowling, Preston Powell, Chris Simons, Eric White, and Michael White. In accordance with George’s wishes, he will be cremated following the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made in George’s memory to Da’s Legacy, a fund for his grandson’s education and medical care. Day Funeral Home of Madisonville, TX is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may share an online condolence or special memory at www.dayfuneralhome.net.