John Martin Dodson, 63

He was born on July 19, 1943 in Pontiac, Mich. He was preceded in death by parents John Rufus and Alice Irene Barnes Dodson and wife Melba Sue Cooper Dodson. Mr. Dodson is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a retired industrial engineer with Texas Boot Company, and member of Antioch Church of Christ.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law Marty and Becky Dodson of Franklin and Jeff and Natalie Dodson of Murfreesboro; sister Martha Carol Dodson of Nashville; and grandchildren Matthew Jeffrey, Abigail Grace, Emily Sue, and Antonio Martin Dodson.

Graveside service was held Tuesday at Gardens of Memory with Mike Hefley officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.