James Raleigh Dodson Jr. Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of James Raleigh Dodson Jr. of Ooltewah, Tennessee is shared. James, born on March 5, 1946, passed away on August 28, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
James will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor James by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though James is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. James’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Opal Oneida Roberts Dodson and James R. Dodson, Sr.. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn; his children, Sarah and Matthew; and his sister Nancy.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Tennessee Farm Bureau Foundation (http://www.tnfarmbureau.com) or The Southern Poverty Law Center (http://www.splcenter.org).
