It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Ercelle Dotson of Mouthcard, Kentucky, born in Richlands, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 80, on March 9, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Ercelle Dotson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Charlie Dotson and Virgie Looney Dotson; his wife Phyllis Austin Dotson; his sister Geraline Ratliff; and his grandchild Summer Ratliff.

He is survived by : his close friend Pamelia Kidd of Mouthcard, KY; his foster daughter Samantha Ratliff of Elkhorn City, KY; his siblings, Joyce Owens (Garland) of Vansant, VA and Sonnie Dotson (Gayle) of Vansant, VA; his close friend Christopher Meadows; his grandchildren, Hunter Wayne Ratliff, Kylie Ratliff and Kathryn Ratliff; and his pets, Lucy and Ginger. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home Chapel of Grundy, VA, Thursday, March 11, 2021 after 6:00 p. m. with evening service to be held at 7:00 p. m. In observance of COVID-19 restrictions, social distancing will be observed, and the wearing of masks is required for attendance.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home