Leon Dotson

Leon Dotson, age 73, of Oakridge Drive, Forest City, NC, died Saturday, March 23, 2013 at the Hospice House of Rutherford County.
Leon was born November 10, 1939 in Rutherford County, NC to the late Floyd Melvin Dotson and Nell Melton Dotson. He was a graduate of Cool Springs High School, class of 1958 and was a veteran of the US Air Force. He worked in financial management most of his life, having worked for Northwestern Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. He also was a warehouse manager for A & E Products for several years. He was a Master Mason and a member of the Cliffside Masonic Lodge #460. He was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and enjoyed working with the physically and mentally challenged youth. He also enjoyed playing golf.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James Clay Dotson and Robert Melvin Dotson.
Survivors include his son, Gregory Dotson and wife, Kally of Rutherfordton; one brother, Jerry H. Dotson and wife, Inez of Forest City; two grandchildren, Madison Dotson and Morgan Dotson and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall of Forest City. A private service will be held on a later date.
Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.