Charles Lathern Dotson Sr.

Charles was born in Aragon, Georgia to the late James and Mini Dotson. In addition to his parents, he was greeted in Heaven by his wife Emma of 60 years, his sisters, brothers and son-in-law Randy and 2 grandchildren.

Charles was hard working. He worked many years as a Diesel Mechanic. He spent 4 years in the Army. He also had the chance to work at the Polio Foundation that was founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Warm Springs, Georgia. He also worked for the Dekalb County Sheriff's Department.

Hunting in Colorado was his favorite thing to do each year. He loved watching western movies and John Wayne. Others may also know him as Diet Dr. Pepper because you would never see him without one or orange fingers from eating Cheeto's puffs.

Charles's memory lives on through his children Sue Roberts, Lavon (Gary) Ray, Charles (Marsha) Dotson, Kevin (Wanda) Dotson and Beatrice (JR) Walker.

He is also blessed with a legacy of 13 grandchildren,21 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Graveside services will be conducted on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Eastlawn Memorial Park in McDonough, Ga beginning at 2:00 P.M.