Thomas L. Dodson, Sr. passed peacefully to his eternal home, Thursday January 23, 2020. He is survived by wife of sixty-four years, Mary Dodson; five children, Gail Escue, Thomas (Connie) Dodson, Jr., Steve (Pam) Dodson, Angie (John) Vaughn, and Ricky Dodson.

Mr. Dodson is survived by ten grandchildren; Emily (Jeremy) Williams, Steven (Dianna) Dodson, Michael (Holly) Phelps, Brandon (Amy) Miner, Michael Miner, Cody Johnson, Jeremy (Emily) Dodson, Alex Dodson, Jordan Dodson, Christopher and Cassidy; nine great-grandchildren Kaite, Kalvin, Audrey, Gavin, Mia, Camden, Mailey, Carly, Taylor, Mackenzy, Morgan, Preston, Michael, Bailey, and Liam; and one great-great grandchild, Thomas. Surviving siblings include Liz (Bill) Sharpe, Clifford (Judy) Dodson, Donnie Dodson, and Mary Jane Dodson Cleghorn.

Tommy retired from Nashville Electric Service after 30 years of service. He was a long time member of Park Avenue Baptist Church and charter member of Middle TN Fellowship of Christian Magicians and routinely served others through St. Luke’s Community Center. Tommy never met a stranger and shared the love of Jesus with everyone.

Many are forever changed and blessed by his love and service to his family and to the Lord.