He was a former Burlington employee, attended Hot Springs Rehab School and was a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Earl Dodson and Della Crews Dodson and was preceded in death by a sister and brother in law, Mae and Harold Russell and brother in law, Bill Keel.
Survivors include his wife, Carrie Brown Dodson of Monticello; two sons, Johnathan Halley and Christopher Halley, both of Monticello; one daughter, Brittany Halley of Monticello; four brothers, E. D. Dodson and wife, Myrtle of Dallas, TX, James Dodson and Connie of Monticello, Robert Dodson and wife, Jeri of Salem, OR and Johnny Dodson and wife, Alice of Lodi, CA; four sisters, Jo Ann Keel, Betty Berry and husband, Lorenz, Jean Collins and husband, Wayne and Faye 'Tooie' Beedle and husband, Claude, all of Monticello and a host of nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Condolences(15)
Don Byrd
Clarksville, AR Friday, July 8, 2011 My sincere condolences to the Dodson family. It is always a pleasure to attend the Dodson reunions. Pete always greeted me with a big smile and an extended left hand to shake. I was proud to work with him at Monticello Junior High, and will think often of him for as long as I last.Cheryl Dodson
, WA Friday, July 8, 2011 Rainbow, waterfalls, butterflies and every time a bell rings an angel gets it wings ...I can hear them ringing now ! Warm thoughts best wishes...xoxoxCarole (Johns) Rushing
Rison, AR Tuesday, July 5, 2011 James and Connie, it's been a lot of years since we lived as next door neighbors but you never forget good neighbors. Bill has been gone 14 years - hard to believe. We talked of you often and I still think of you often. Please know that you are in my heart and my prayers at this difficult time. I didn't know Pete and I'll bet I missed something by not having known him. I look forward to meeting him in Heaven one sweet day. Please stay strong in the Lord and may he give you the peace and comfort that only HE can at a time like this.Love to you all,
Carole
wanda thompson
newton, NC Tuesday, July 5, 2011 Thinking of my family in Monticello and Pete's wife, Carrie, during this time of sadness! Pete was always so generous to my sister and I when we were little girls. Not with just his "dollar" gifts but with his time as well. He loved me and I knew it. He knew my children and was interested in our lives. He cared and it showed. I feel blessed to call him my "Uncle Pete"! I will never forget him! Love to you all!Wanda
Tona Russell Wiegel
Parker, CO Tuesday, July 5, 2011 Thank you for being involved in my life as a little girl from sno cones to goofing off. Thank you for showing gentle, kind interest in myself and our kids Graci and Ben. Momma would have loved you even more for the time you spent with them. She loved you just like your other sisters do(they spoiled you)! Our hearts hurt for our loss but to imagine you out of pain and just sittin' in heaven with momma(DaisyMae)/Daddy, Mamaw and Papaw delights my heart....we will miss you.Cindy Dunemn Frazier
Tucker, AR Tuesday, July 5, 2011 Condolences for the family. Tona has been keeping us posted daily and I was saddened to hear this news. Prayers for you all.Evelyn Jeffers
Hampton, AR Monday, July 4, 2011 I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Pete. My thoughts and prayers will be with the family.Margie Ellis
Wilmar, AR Monday, July 4, 2011 I am so sorry, we love the Dotson's and allways have. Faye, I'm so sorry we can't come to the service. Our heartfelt prayers are with you and the family. God Bless, Margie Ellisrobert frith
monticello, AR Monday, July 4, 2011 our prayers are with you allLois Sanders
monticello, AR Monday, July 4, 2011 Prayers are with you all;BENNIE&CAROLYN ADAMS
MONTICELLO, AR Sunday, July 3, 2011 TO CARRIE AND PEAT'S FAMILY..WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE IS A MUCH BETTER PLACE NOW AND I KNOW HE WOULD NOW WANT TO COME BACK. I BELIVE IN MY HEART THAT GOD PUT CARRIE AND HIM TOGATHER. THEY WERE HAPPY WITH WHAT LITTLE TIME THEY HAD.IT IS GREAT THAT SHE KNOWS SHE WILL BE WITH HIM ONE DAY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. JET ME KNOW IF WE CAN HELP AT ALL. 367-0648Linda Parker Thurman
MONTICELLO, AR Sunday, July 3, 2011 To The Dodson Family,I am so very sorry of you loss of Pete. Pete was a great friend to me and always joking about something. I got to know his sweet little wife while Pete was in the hospital and I will say she was a wonderful wife to Pete and she took great care of him. To all of his brothers and sisters and there families, you all are my dearest friends.Jean Dodson and Tooie you two are my best friends in the world you two are like a sister to me . I just want you all to know how much I love you and I am so sorry for your loss of you beloved brother, Pete.
Jerry BROWN
Breaux Bridge, LA Sunday, July 3, 2011 Carrie, Our hearts and prayers are with you and Petes family at this difficult time.We love you.Jerry& DebbieJoyce Bateman Schell
Granbury, TX Sunday, July 3, 2011 Betty, James and all the Dodson Children: Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Brother, May his memory stay in your hearts and comfort you.Doug Knight
Monticello, AR Sunday, July 3, 2011 I enjoyed being around Pete, he was always good for a laugh. He never allowed his own disabilities to keep him from helping me anytime I needed it. Pete, you are gone but you will never be forgotten.