William "Andele" Murray Dodson, Sr.

May 18, 1954 - July 7, 2017

William Murray Dodson, Sr., age 63, a resident of Columbia, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 10th at 3:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Points and Keith Baker officiating.  Burial will follow in Godwin Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery.  The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 3-8pm and again on Monday from 2:00 PM until the 3:00 PM service at the funeral home.  Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Bill was born May 18, 1954 in Maury County and was the son of the late Maston Ellis Dodson and late Dorothy Mildred Dodson.  He graduated from Columbia Central High School, was a long time employee, for over 25 years, of Lasko Metal Products and currently employed by Calsonic Kansei.  One of his favorite things to do was ride his Harley bike and he enjoyed hand guns.  Most of all he loved spending time with his grandkids and was a loving father to his son.

He is survived by his Son: William Murray Dodson, Jr. of Columbia; Best Friend and Companion: Nellie Dodson; Step Children: Vicki Ball, Valarie Owens, and Taylor Ball; Sisters: Patsy (Jerry) Hartsfield of Columbia and Cathy (Jimmy Young) Webb of Pulaski; Grandchildren: Clayton Tyler Dodson and Billie Ann Dodson; Great Grandson: Sage Blake; Step Grandchildren: Tina Steudl, Taylor Ball, Shamus Currin, Nicki Isbell, and Connor Isbell; and Nephews: Ellis Dodson, Tony Riggins, and Ken Webb.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his Sister, Sheila Gaye Dodson.

Pallbearers will be Billy Dodson, Jr., Tony Riggins, Ellis Dodson, Robert Webb, Todd Webb, and Josh Gilliam.  All bikers are welcome to serve as honorary pallbearers.