William Oscar Dodds, Sr.

Chester Mr. William Oscar Dodds Sr., 82, died Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, March 2, 2023 at New Hope United Methodist Church with Rev. Alex Maultsby and Bayliss Adimaro officiating. Interment will follow in Armenia United Methodist Church Cemetery with Military Honors. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the sanctuary of the church. Mr. Dodds was born November 10, 1940 in Chester, SC and was a son of the late Colvin Moore Dodds and Atha Clark Dodds. He was a graduate of the GED program through the military. He was retired from the United States Air Force and the U.S. Postal Service. Bill volunteered as a host for SC State Parks for over 10 years mostly at Hunting Island State Park. He enjoyed traveling, camping, boating, fishing, motorcycling and spending time with his family. Mr. Dodds was a lifetime member of New Hope United Methodist Church having served on various committees. He is survived by his wife Patricia Mitchell Dodds of 29 years; one son, Will Dodds (Becky) of Guyton, GA; two grandchildren, Grady Dodds and Ellis Dodds; two daughters, Cheryl Ann Patton and Christi Catoe; stepdaughter, Melisa Mundell; mother-in-law, Faye Mitchell; brother in-law, Dale Mitchell and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons, Gerald Lynn and William Joey Dodds; brothers, Steve and Michael Dodds; sister, Linda Grant; brother-in-law Eddie Grant and his father-in-law Grady Mitchell. Memorials may be made to West Chester Fire Department, 1822 Bens Drive, Chester, SC 29706. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com