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“TO THE DODSON FAMILY, You are in our prayers. I grew up with the Logan's and when Don and Tom come into the family, we all had fun together. Your...Read More »
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1 of 12 | Posted by: Tom & Joan Subzda - Rome City, IN
“Everyone's well wishes and condolences are a big help in our time of greivance. I know Dad left an impression on everyone he met, and never met a...Read More »
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2 of 12 | Posted by: John Dodson - Kendallville, IN
“Thank You everyone who wrote in. We really enjoy the kind words and encouragement. Bubba was the best, we will forerver miss him. Dad I hope some...Read More »
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3 of 12 | Posted by: Don Dodson Jr. - LaOtto, IN
“My thoughts and prayers are with you during time of loss. After returning to this area from the mission field I had a nice visit with Don by phone -...Read More »
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4 of 12 | Posted by: Frank & Judy Combs - LaGrange, IN
“Bubba, may heaven be filled with straight drives on green golf courses, cribbage hands of 29, morning walks with Maynard and peace so deserving of a...Read More »
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5 of 12 | Posted by: Jim Platt - Washington, DC
“We were so sad to hear of Bubba's passing. Thursday night golf won't be the same without him stealing the last Budweiser. We are in Florida but...Read More »
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6 of 12 | Posted by: Sally & John Farrell - Fort Wayne, IN
“TO THE DODSON FAMILY: YOU HAVE OUR SYMPATHY. SINCERELY, THE RIPPE FAMILY BILL & LINDA
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7 of 12 | Posted by: WILLIAM J. RIPPE - FORT WAYNE, IN
“My deepest condolences on the passing of Bubba. I had the pleasure of both working with Bubba for many years and then playing golf with him for many...Read More »
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8 of 12 | Posted by: Joe Stolte - Fort Wayne, IN
“Family, you have my deepest sympathy in your loss of Don. He was the best and touched many lives. Don was a great union brother at the old phone...Read More »
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9 of 12 | Posted by: Joe Angel - Auburn, IN
“Hey Bubba, we will miss you and your great sense of dry humor. I still feel bad about driving thru your yard in 1975, but Butch told me you would...Read More »
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10 of 12 | Posted by: Mike Liebing - Avilla, IN
“To The Dodson Family, Our condolences to your family! We are neighbors down the street & used to have Don over to our outdoor parties (along...Read More »
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11 of 12 | Posted by: Bradd & Suzanne Davidson - IN
“Hey Uncle, Going to miss you, did not see you as often as I would have liked, but am glad we were able to play one last game of cribbage the last...Read More »
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12 of 12 | Posted by: Barry Dodson - Riverside, CA
Donald A. "Bubba" Dodson, 73, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne. Born in South Bend, IN, Donald worked as a Communications Technician with GTE for 30 years. He was a member of 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus, The American Legion and was a US Air Force Korean War Veteran. He was a "Die Hard Cubs Fan", and loved all sports, especially golf. Surviving are his sons, Donald A. (Peggy) Dodson Jr. of Laotto, IN, Thomas J. Dodson of Fort Wayne, Robert "Robbie" Dodson of Kendallville, Michael (Kelly) Dodson of Avilla, John (Lanisa) Dodson of Kendallville, IN; daughters, Karen F. (Steve) Hicks of Bloomsberg, PA and Sue J. Sipes of Spencerville, IN; step-daughters, Sheryl L. Figg of Tennessee, Tonya L. Tatem of South Carolina, Jody L. Lomas of Lafayette, IN; brother, Thomas S.(Sandra) Dodson of San Diego, CA; 22 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild and his beloved dog Taz. Donald was preceded in death by his parents F. and Lois(Rumpf) Logan; first wife Ann Marie (Shields) in 1960; second wife Pamela S. (Rand) in 1965; third wife, Ellen C. Dodson in 2007; Funeral Service is 2pm Saturday at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. Also with Visitation Friday 2 to 5pm & 7 to 9pm at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to the Gebalt School For Boys. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
