Ruben Dotson, Jr., 72 and 9 months, of Alkol, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston, after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben Dotson Sr. and Gladys Hill and his son, Kenny Dotson.
He was a member of the Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #71 AF&AM and a member of the UMWA Local #3029.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Yvonne; one son, Harold of Tyler Mountain; four brothers, Shannon (Betty) Dotson of Julian, Boyce (Diane) Dotson of Huntington; Gary (Gloria) Dotson of Louisa, Kentucky; Terry (Karen) Dotson of Tennessee; one sister, Sue (Truman) Hudson of Hernshaw; three half brothers, Darius (Connie) Hill; Fredrick Hill and Willie “Roy” Hill; one half sister, Sharon (Roger) Adkins; seven grandchildren and their spouses; 14 great grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Arthur Hensley officiating. Burial will be in Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey with Masonic graveside rites conducted by the Griffithsville Lodge #71 AF&AM. Friends may gather on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.