Dr. Lewis E. "Baba" Dodley Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio

Dr. Lewis E. "Baba" Dodley Sr.

December 25, 1940 - September 9, 2026 (85 years old)

Columbus, Ohio

Dr. Lewis E. "Baba" Dodley Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio

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Dr. Lewis E. "Baba" Dodley Sr.

December 25, 1940 - September 9, 2026 (85 years old)

Columbus, Ohio

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Lewis E. Dodley Sr. Obituary

The family announces the passing of Lewis E. Dodley Sr. (Columbus, Ohio) on September 9, 2026. Lewis, born on December 25, 1940, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lewis E. Dodley Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gilbert Blossie Dodley and Luetta Jean Stewart; his daughter Traci Lynn Washington; and the mother of his children Constance "Connie" Jenkins. He is survived by: his children, Lewis Dodley Jr. (Sooyeon), Mark Dodley (China) and Imani Olear (Eric); his wife Charlene; his children, Felicia (Charles), Lisette, Leland (Franchesca), Michael Jr. (Selena) and Tracy; his grandchildren, Joseph (Dashua), Devin (Ashley), Meghan (Jo), Brandi (Kevin), Miles, Kennedy, Hakeem (Erica), Maisha (Tim), Jaewon, Dominique, Amani, Aleah, Summer, Chloe (Nathan), Charles, Alonzo, Brianni, Nianna (Miles), Leila, Alyssa, Michael III (La'Tasha), Erica, Miahjuane (Robert), Eric, Sherita (Henry), Mike, Connashia and Trecia; his great grandchildren, Trinity, Leighton, Kaius, Kacen, Gemma, Alfonso, Zyana, Mila, Braylen, Carter and Chi; his brothers, Robert (Cathy) and Gilbert; Marcia and Joey.

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