He was the retired director of transportation for Whittier, CA school district, a U. S. Army Veteran of WWII, serving in Okinawa and attended the Second Baptist Church in Monticello. He was preceded in death by two lovely wives, Gladys Andreasen Dodson and Lois Austin Dodson and also by ten siblings. He was the son of the late Monroe Dodson and Susan Gardner Dodson.
Survivors include one son, Dennis Dodson and wife, Mary Ann of Los Angeles, CA; two daughters, Linda Maxie Sangster of Denver, CO and Brenda Eppich and husband, Ken of Hurricane, UT; nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Condolences(11)
Larry Doggett
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Mr. Bill was a great man and always extended his love and kindness to me and my family. He will will be missed, but I know he is enjoying heaven. Family, we are praying for you and may the God of love, peace, and joy comfort you in your loss.Jaci Bates (8 years old)
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 27, 2011 You will be MISSED. I will NEVER FORGET the Christmas Presents $5.00 gift card from McDonalds.. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!Jennifer Bates
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Dear Dodson Family, I feel that PAPAW WILLIS has touched mine and my families heart. He was my land lord for like 5-6 years. He loved his family, we would talk about his momma and the war, but when we talked about his wives his face would LITE up!! He was a GOOD MAN and will be missed. I just can see him now tending to GOD'S FLOWERS.. REST IN PEACE PAPAW WILLISBARBARA NEWTON
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Mr. Bill was a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.Evelyn Jeffers
Hampton, AR Monday, September 26, 2011 My prayers go out to Uncle Willis's family. He will be missed. I feel blessed that we had the Dodson family reunion on September 4 and that we were given that opportunity to visit with him one last time.Phillip Reemes
kingsland, AR Monday, September 26, 2011 Uncle Willis will be missed. I am sorry for the loss of such a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Monday, September 26, 2011 We will miss your smile around here at the Guesthouse. Our prayers are with your family .Doug Knight
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 24, 2011 I enjoyed being around Uncle Willis, he always had a smile and a kind word. Our loss on earth is Heaven's gain, we will miss you!Joyce ( Bateman) Schell
Granbury, TX Saturday, September 24, 2011 Uncle Willis, I never got to know you very well, but I alway thought you were the most kind and gracious of all my Mothers' brothers. She loved you and will be happy to welcome you to heaven. Rest in Peace.Tricia Walker
Huntersville, NC Saturday, September 24, 2011 Grandpa was the best grandpa I could ever ask for. He will be missed. I know he is where he belongs and is happy. Love you always Grandpa!susan dodson hensley
monticello, AR Saturday, September 24, 2011 Praying for all the family. Uncle Willis was such a great man and will be dearly missed.