Charles Samuel Dodson of Potosi, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at the Potosi Manor Nursing Home having reached the age of seventy one years, two months and twelve days. He was born on July 4, 1943 at Three Hill Creek located in Bonne Terre, Missouri, a son to the late Thomas Dodson and Katie (Lore) Dodson.

Charlie was united in marriage to Peggy Lu Keehn on August 15, 1965, at Soldier, Kansas, and four children were born to this union.

Charlie truly lived a full life. He loved traveling the world while serving in the United States Air Force and working for Lockheed Martin. Charlie had a passion for flying and working on C-130s. After retiring in 2003, he enjoyed flying RC controlled planes and helicopters. Charlie enjoyed classic cars and simply having a cold one with his family and friends. He always had a memory to share from his childhood or one of his many worldly adventures. Charlie was an amazing guy always willing to help those around him in any way.

Those who remain to mourn his passing are daughter Pamela Hubbard and husband Bo of Adairsville, Georgia; three sons: Charles Dodson, Jr. of Adairsville, Georgia; Timothy Dodson of Potosi, Missouri; and Dwayne Dodson and wife Olga Jean of Boise, Idaho; one sister Dorothy O'Neail of Potosi, Missouri; Dear Friend Melody Pauley of Arcadia, Missouri; twelve grandchildren Quenton, Ryan, Gage, Quincy, Nathan Ray, Houston, Savannah, Sophia, Bailey, Lincoln, Timothy and baby Lawson; three great grandchildren: Ledger, Tinsley, and Tatum; and many more relatives and friends who will sadly miss him.

In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife Peggy Lu Dodson; five brothers Tommy Dodson, Leon Dodson, Robert Dodson, Billy Dodson and Curtis Dodson; three sisters Aleen Politte, Virginia Thurman and Alberta Lamkey; half-sister Gladys Ramsey.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Soldier Cemetery.  Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of local arrangements.  To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com