Jerry L. Dodgen Obituary
We announce the death of Jerry L. Dodgen of Gastonia, North Carolina, who passed away on September 7, 2026, at the age of 92. Jerry will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry L. Dodgen to pay them a last tribute.
Jerry will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Jerry will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Jerry’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his sisters, Roberta Duncan, Thelma Self and Helen Padgett. He is survived by: his children, Rocky Dodgen and Kimberly Dodgen Clark; his niece Patricia Best (Tommy); his grandchildren, Chase Parker Clark and Kenzie Clark Niemitalo; the mother of his children Peggy Sue Chapple; and his close friend Peggy Treadway.
Memorials may be made to Gastonia Boys and Girls Club of Gastonia, PO Box 23, Gastonia, NC 28053 or to St Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
