With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Tony Cooper Dodds of Lakeland, Florida, born in Fort Valley, Georgia, who passed away on November 21, 2023 at the age of 60. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William Anthony Dodds and Sarah Duff Dodds Suman of Kathleen, FL; and his stepfather Richard Theodore Suman of Kathleen, FL.. He is survived by : his wife Sonya LaFlame Dodds of Lakeland, FL; his children, James Richard Dodds of Lakeland, FL, Robert Joseph Dodds (Lauren Staten) of Wahneta, FL and Alexandria Grace Dodds of Lakeland, FL; his brother William Duff Dodds (Terry Clanton) of Hudson, NC; and his siblings-in-law, Charlotte LaFlame Thomas (Stephen) of Lakeland, FL, Cindi LaFlame Grendar (Trond) of Orlando, FL, Kymberley LaFlame Garland (James) of Polk City, FL and Roy Vest (Jeana) of Chickasaw, AL..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lakeland Funeral Home & Memorial Garden

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November 27, 2023

The Pansler Family sent flowers

“Our deepest condolences go out to your family during this difficult time.”

November 24, 2023

Fred Bassett sent flowers

““Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Godspeed Tony”

November 24, 2023

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November 24, 2023

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December 16, 2023

Ken O'Dell wrote a sympathy message

“I'm so sorry to hear about Tony. This is Ken . The magazine guy from the Gun shows. My condolences.”

November 24, 2023

Clif Hennecy wrote a sympathy message

“Tony was one of the good ones. What a terrible loss!”

November 23, 2023

James Fuller wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sorry to hear of Tony’s death. Tony was our son’s best friend they went to school together at Kathleen elementary and Jr High school. My wife and I want to send Tony’s family our sincere condolences. With our Love, James and Julia Fuller”

November 23, 2023

Darryl Vachon wrote a sympathy message

“My deepest sympathies to Tony's family. Tony was a good man and friend. Rest in Peace my friend.”

November 23, 2023

Nancy Miller wrote a sympathy message

“To the Dodds Family, I am so sorry for your loss, Tony was a great husband, father, friend, and attorney. He will be truly missed. I am thank you for having gotten to know him over the 20 plus years. He was always there to help when I needed him.. Tull we meet again my sweet friend.”