Edward Lee Dotson Sr.

Mr. Edward Lee Dotson, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home in Norfolk, Virginia. He was born on June 17, 1931, in Murfreesboro, North Carolina to Mr. and Mrs. Jessie C. Dotson. Edward attended Norfolk State University and later began his career as a Mechanical Services Engineer. Edward was also a veteran of the United States Army.

Mr. Edward Lee Dotson, Sr., was generous, kind, and well respected in his family as well as in the community. He enjoyed working on cars, especially the Jaguar 150, known as “Rain Cat”. Mr. Edward Lee Dotson, Sr., was locally and world renowned for his phenomenal talents in rebuilding and restoring his antique British car. Edward won trophies and received accolades throughout the United States and Canada for more than 30 years. He and his late wife Florence A. Dotson attended hundreds of car events and received “Best in Show” for many of those prestigious events. Furthermore, he taught his son Edward Dotson, Jr., how to excel and maintain excellence in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

Mr. Edward Lee Dotson, Sr., was preceded in death by his loving wife Florence A. Dotson, his parents, Jessie C. Dotson and Allie M. Dotson, and his sister Althea White. Mr. Edward Lee Dotson, Sr., leaves his son Ed Dotson, Jr., daughter-in-law, Mary E. Dotson, dedicated companion, Jean Williams, and a host of relatives and friends to cherish his memory.

Gone but not forgotten, in tears we saw you sinking and watched you peacefully fade away. Our hearts are broken as we wanted you to stay. But when we saw you sleeping so peacefully, how could we wish you back with us. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

Lovingly submitted,

The Family