Daniel Eugene Dodson

Daniel E Dodson “Danny” passed into eternity on July, 19th 2019. Born July 22nd, 1967 to Samuel Dodson and the late Sara B. (Hyer) Dodson in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Daniel resided in Palmetto, Florida where he worked at Tropicana for just over 20 years. Also known as “Dan the Man”, he enjoyed fishing, boating, watching movies, playing cards and pool and spending quality time with family and friends.

Daniel grew up in the Tera Ceia Baptist Church. Dan had a heart for the needy from the men of Loving Hands Ministry (the charity of which his wife is President of) to the widowed he was always looking for opportunities to serve others. To his family, he was the anchor. To his community, he was the big guy with the sweet grin who worked hard and loved his family. His larger than life presence will be missed by all who knew him.

Daniel Dodson is survived by his father Samuel and step mother Patricia Groover Dodson; his wife of 28 years Kimberly Faye Wilson-Dodson; Daughters Heather Dodson-Augenstein, married to Andrew Brett Augenstein, and Sara E. Dodson; Sons Preston B. Dodson and Austin P. Dodson; three grandsons and three granddaughters.

Also surviving are brothers Ron Larson, his wife Mary, and Paul Larson, his wife Stacey Van Laanen; sisters Denise Turner, her husband Richard, and Dawn Schwab, her husband George Schwab. Several nieces and nephews also remain.

Services for Daniel Eugene Dodson will be held July 27, 2019 at Church On the Rock located at 1401 14thAve W, Palmetto, FL 34221 at 11am. For those who wish to send flowers, you may send them to the church on Friday July 26th 2019. Family is asking that any monetary contributions be dedicated to the celebration of life service. A memorial site has been created to capture your thoughts, memories and photos. Please share them to www.forevermissed.com/daniel-dodson. Additionally, a meal train is available at www.mealtrain.com/trains/8yv262 The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers as they lay their gentle giant to rest.