Robert Dotson

Robert Winfred Dotson, 84, of Noblesville and formerly of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at the Indiana Heart Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Robert was born in Wise Co. Virginia on June 22, 1928 to the late Daniel A. and Ida (Mullins) Dotson.
He retired from Ford Motor Company after 18 years, following many years as a coal miner in Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia. Robert loved serving the Lord and attended Victory Baptist Church in Noblesville and various other churches.
Survived by his wife of 3 years, Callie M Dotson; daughter, Louise (Jim) Sizemore of Buffalo, South Carolina; daughter, Peggy (Gary) Huffman of Greenfield; son, Ronnie (Rhonda) Dotson of Gwynneville; daughter, Tricia (Robby) Raney of Greenfield; step-son, Mark Lawson of Noblesville; step-daughter, Brenda Pennington of Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lena Belle Dotson who died in 2007; two sons, Robert Jr. Dotson, who died in 2006 and Billy Wayne Dotson, who died in 1956; five brothers; and five sisters.
Visitation will be on Friday, July 27, 2012 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street, Noblesville, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the funeral home with Pastor Darrell Jones of Victory Baptist Church of Noblesville officiating. Burial will follow at Washington Park East Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Robert's name to The Indiana Heart Hospital, 1500 N Ritter Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46219.