Harold Ruben Dotson, 65, of Charleston passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
Harold was a 1976 graduate of East Bank High School and a former truck driver for Appalachian Trucking whose CB handle was “Panther”. He owned his own trucking business, “Dotson Trucking.” He was a strip miner and former UMWA Secretary. He enjoyed computer repair, was a free spirit, and a kind soul that would give the shirt off his back. He enjoyed traveling and was everyone’s personal GPS.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Wilcie Vickers Dotson; brother, Kenny Wayne Dotson and grandson, Corey Dotson.
Harold is survived by his children, Kim Dotson, Tina (Jamie) Proctor, and Jenny (Matthew) Dotson; grandchildren, Isabella Proctor, Braysun Dotson, Cameron (Sabrina) Dotson, Bryan Chaffin, and Teagan Grose; aunt, Linda Lambert.
A graveside service will be held at a later date.
Special thanks to the nursing staff at CAMC Memorial CPICU. All the nurses that cared for him were phenomenal and kind.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to offset funeral costs to Curry Funeral Home, PO Box 9, Alum Creek, WV 25003.