Thursday, January 30, 2020 7:23 am

James Delmas "J D" Dodson, age 83, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.

J.D. was born November 25, 1936 in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Carlos and Jennie Sisk Dodson.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, James Delmas Dodson, Jr and daughter-in-law, Wilhelmina Hensley Dodson.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Rose Mary Morgan Dodson of the home, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two brothers, Hansel Dodson and wife Betty of Ellenboro, Mike Dodson and wife Rita all of Ellenboro, his daughter-in-law, Nancy Dodson of Ellenboro.

Funeral service was held at Corinth Baptist Church. Interment followed.

The Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family.