Robert Lee Dodson

Robert Lee Dodson

Obituary

Robert Lee “Bob” Dodson was born April 12, 1953 in Tulsa, the first child of Richard Lee and Nancy Jane (Christopher) Dodson.  He passed from this life Sunday, December 24, 2017, Christmas Eve at home.  He attended Barnard Elementary School, Wright Junior High and was a 1972 graduate of Tulsa Central High School.  Bob attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated with a degree in finance in 1976 and received his Masters of Business Administration in 1978.  He worked in finance and accounting on both the east and west coasts, and especially enjoyed living in California.

Bob is survived by his brother, Rick Dodson; his sisters, Nancy Dodson Geiser and Carolyn Dodson Ferguson.  Bob was an uncle to Will Dodson, Sarah Dodson Shultz, Hannah Geiser, Kelly Geiser and Kit Ferguson.  Although Bob was plague by medical difficulties throughout most of his adult life, his family would tell you he persevered through it all and was the nicest guy.  A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at St. John's Episcopal Church.  

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Tributes & Memories

Merry Christmas in heaven Bobby..Christmas brings memories of you back...Four years has past and how time moves swiftly by. In better place you are as this world has so changed.. Miss you and sweet JJ.....2020 KMC

Kathy Mckinley

Lit a candle in memory of Robert Lee Dodson

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Kathy Mckinley

Bobby remembering you everytime a butterfly visits my garden,there you lite and bring sweet memories

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Kathy

Passion Vine

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Kathy

Miss you Bobby and JJ and all the laughs we had.

Kathy

Remembering “Bobby” Dodson....and a special memory it is! There is barely a time in my life that I didn’t know him. we went to Lee Elementary School together...then in to Wright and then to Central and graduated together. I really appreciated what his caregiver wrote. But I will add that he had that same sweet spirit for as long as I can remember. Jerry and I send our condolences to the Dodson family. He was a dear soul.

Jerry and Patricia Hall

Rick & Karen, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a sibling must be so difficult ... we cannot imagine your grief. Time and wonderful memories will help ease the pain. Please be assured that we are thinking of you. With love, Lesley & Kent

Lesley Jaggers

To the family I am sorry for your loss. We are never prepared, never ready. I will send prayers that you will find strength in the days a head comfort and understanding. Bobby was a very sweet person. He never complained through his struggles and had much determination. I enjoyed our time together and was very dedicated. I believe there was a purpose I was sent in to his life. Bobby and I talked about things we had in common. History, our High School years and music. He talked proudly of his family and I knew he loved them and he was the big brother. We laughed together and he laughed and said I was funny. His smile was big and could lite up the room. He never complained about anything and always said Thank You every time I left. His little JJ followed me around every step I took. He knew I had treats in my bag, the same I gave my own dog. Bob was a very special person despite his struggles he had and I had much compassion for him. He was smart, loved his OU Sooners and I loved my OSU Cowboys. That was one thing we didn't agree on. I would do little special things for him and he loved the brownies from Queenies Utica Square. I felt I had known him for a long time but it was a short time little over a year. I am blessed for the opportunity that I was given to be a helping hand. We are instructed to not become attached not emotional with ones we take care of but how can we not. We are there entrusted to take care of and to me it is more than just a job, it is my passion to help others. I learn lessons of life from everyone that I encounter. I now understand the reason I was put into Bobs life. Death we all must face and I just hope that I can have the will that Bob had. No one knows the tomorrows and what we will face. Bob was ready for the next journey of his life and is free of his inflictions. He closed his eyes went to sleep his soul left to a better place. I prayed when it was his time that it would be a peaceful departure and it was answered. We all hope for that. This came so suddenly and tears fell but also tears that he now was at peace. Bobby you were special and I shall never forget you. I saw through your struggles and saw a person that was indeed a good human being Your spirit will live on in those that loved you. Your family was every thing to you. I know the pain they are going through a brother a uncle they loved. You were blessed to have them and they also were blessed to have you. I don't like goodbyes. I take memories and you will be a part of my memories my friend. I am thankful for the opportunity the moments you gave me so I say so long, your battles struggles are gone. Your next journey you have taken on. You will be alright. I am sorry I was not there your last hours. Kathy

kathy

To the family I am very sorry for your loss. Bobby was a special dear person and never complained. His smile and laughter when we talked will always be remembered. I felt I had known him for a long time and I believe that I was sent into his life with a purpose. We were a year apart in age and talked about the High School years and childhood memories. He loved his family. We talked about history, football and he loved his OU Sooners. He never complained and always said Thank You. I enjoyed the time I spent being there and was very dedicated. He had struggles but I felt much compassion for him and I believed he knew I cared. I would take him treats every now and then. A brownie from Queenies Utica Square. His little doggie JJ followed every step I walked. He always expected those little healthy treats I fed my own dog. He knew they were in my bag. Bobby was very determined and fought his struggles with much determination. Now he is in his next journey of life free from troubles of this journey. I just hope I gave him a joy in his life. Blessed God gave me the opportunity to be there to help Bobby. I shall never forget that time and will miss him. I will lift this family up in prayers that they find comfort, and let them know he is not gone as he is left in their heart and shall meet up again. We are never prepared when loved ones leave. His closed his eyes and was freed from the bondage of this life. KMC

kathy

Bobby, I remember you as a true friend to those of us on the Tom-Tom Staff. Though you and I were far apart for many years, you have been in my thoughts and I am saddened by the knowledge that you no longer share this life with me. I hope your next act will be easier for you. My condolences to the Dodson family. May you have peace in your sadness.

Molly Arnold

Bobby you will be missed. I was so sad when I heard, Rest in peace. You are in a better place now free from struggles. I will never forget you and hope you knew how I cared. KMC

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Kathy Cappelli McKinley

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