David Robert Dodson, age 71 of Xenia, passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at his residence after a long struggle with emphysema and COPD . He was born November 13, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio the son of William and Vera Caudill.
He is preceded in death by his parents, step-Sister, Diane Caudill, step-Brother, Ronald Caudill and in-laws, James and Alene Booth.
David was an avid model car builder having won numerous awards for his works. He also had his 1949 Ford Mercury featured in Hot Rod magazine. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in Viet Nam. He was a licensed CDL driver and landscaper.
David is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughters, Angela D. (Kenneth) Ppool, Crystal D. (Edward, Jr.) Blair, Tonya M. Dodson, Robyn (Shannon Lieger) Dodson, Alena R. (Jason) Jackson, Krystian A. R. (Nathan) Fowler; son, Rodney D. Dodson; brothers, Michael (Sharon) Dodson and Guy K. McGowan; step-brother, Michael Caudill; 13 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous family and friends.
Funeral Service will be held on January 3, 2019 at 11:00 am at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Beavercreek Chapel 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45432. Visitation will be January 3, 2019 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the funeral home. Please visit www.newcomerdayton.com to share a memory in the family guest book.