Fred Dotson, Jr., age 85

Fred Dotson, Jr., age 85, of Sunnyview, died Friday, September 6, 2024.

He was the son of the late Fred Dotson and Pauline Dotson and a native of Rutherford County. Fred was a member of Cane Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Lake Lure. He retired from Broyhill Furniture with 32 years service.

He was also preceded in death by one sister; Patsy Jackson and two brothers; Norman Dotson and Frank Dotson.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years: Joan Dotson, one daughter Deborah Wilson, four sons Eddie Dotson (Donna), Mike Dotson (Christine), Joey Dotson and David "Tater" Dotson (Cami), two sisters Norma Thompson and Becky Reed, three brothers Roger Dotson, Ronnie Dotson and Donnie Dotson, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held at Coopers Gap Baptist Church September 9 with Rev. Don Hollifield, Rev. Gary Montgomery and Rev. Danny Seigfred officiating.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital; 501 St. Jude Place; Memphis, TN 38105-9959

McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.