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Edward L. Dotson

Edward L. Dotson, 86 of Marysville, formerly of the Byhalia area, died Saturday March 1, 2025 at the Memorial Hospital in Marysville. He was born January 8, 1939 in Logan County to the late Austin and Bernice (Bailey) Dotson. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Earnie Dotson, Elmo “Bo” Dotson, Edmund “Ted” Dotson, Gene Dotson, Edsel Dotson, Midge Frey, half-sisters, Edythe Prater, Essie Legg and Ellaree Stettler. Ed appreciated growing up on the family farm. He loved being outside and always being busy. He graduated in 1957 from Byhalia-York High School. Ed then served our country in the United States Army. He retired in 1997 from the O.M. Scotts Company in Marysville as a Regional Sale Manager. This job took him all over the country. Ed was very meticulous about his home and property. He built his own home and enjoyed taking care of his flowers. Ed was the family historian; he spent many hours studying the genealogy of his family and was gracious about sharing his knowledge. He was also instrumental in keeping the Dotson family reunion going. But his greatest joy came from being a grandpa. On January 6, 1961 in Byhalia, he married Bernice “Kay” (Jolliff) and she survives. Also surviving are their children, Jody (Daniel) Rettig of Byhalia and Brody Dotson of Maryville Granddaughter, Kassidy Rettig Siblings, Ethel “Mae” Weydert, Elaine Mohler, Larry (Barb) Dotson, Alva (Elaine) Dotson, Evelyn “Sue” (Butch) Bible, Gary (Regina) Dotson and Robert (Louisa) Dotson. In-laws, Patsy Dotson and Roxie Dotson Many nieces and nephews and extended family Funeral services will be held Friday March 7, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Brad Cramer will officiate. Burial will follow in the Byhalia Cemetery, where there will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095. Friends may call Thursday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to the Union County Humane Society 16540 County Home Rd. Marysville, Ohio 43040 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Byhalia Cemetery Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Ken and Deb Farrington Byhalia Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM Kay, Jody and Kassidy were very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort for your family. Ken and Deb Farrington #2 from: Terri Dotson Kentucky Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM Ed will be greatly missed by so many. I wish he’d had the chance to make another trip to the Homeplace. We’re all sending prayers to Kay and the rest of the family #3 from: Traci Hoffman West Mansfield Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM Kay,Brody and Jodi, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you and your families in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs 🤗 #4 from: Lavone Eastman   Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM To each member of Ed's family: May peace and comfort be yours. Prayers for you all.   #5 from: Mike & Karen Thompson Logan,Ohio Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM Ed was a 57 Grad as I was but from different schools,Byhalia and Richwood.Played Basketball against each other and both worked at Scott’s.Believe he was in sales ,I was in production but our baths crossed at times.The Dotson family were neighbors of my wife in York CenterArea.My memories of Ed were all good.He was a good man and will be missed.Karen and I send our condolences to Kay and family #6 from: Randy and Barbara Sullivan   Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM Kay and family, We were saddened to hear of Ed’s passing. He was a wonderful man who we respected and enjoyed visiting with. He was a good neighbor and friend. He will be missed. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Randy and Barb Sullivan #7 from: Terry and Barb Kemp   Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM Dear Kay and family.  We send our deepest condolences you to you all !!!! #8 from: Linda Patch Longbrake Marysville Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM So sorry to hear about Ed.  You have been a strong support to him during his life.  May he rest in peace.   #9 from: Michael Dotson Tremont, Mississippi Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 8:29 PM So very sorry for your loss. Edward was a much loved cousin and true friend. We first met about 5 years ago and hit it off from the start. We  have worked together on our Dotson family history and genealogy since. I am going to really miss our conversations. He was really passionate about our Dotson family, as am I. I hope and pray that The Good Lord blesses his family. Michael Dotson. He called me his Mississippi Dotson. #10 from: Karen E Landon Ft Pierce. 34945 Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM Kay and Family, Sad to read about Ed's passing. With Faith, Family, and Friends, and the wonderful memories, you will get this time of loss. #11 from: Lois & Ken Fetherolf Powell, Ohio 43065 Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM So sorry for your loss. Uncle Edward Was a great uncle. He will be missed by all. Prayers for family as they put Uncle Edward to rest. #12 from: Beckie McMahan Congrove and Mike, and Linda Poling Marysville Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM Dear Kay and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. We feel so blessed we got to see you both 2weeks ago at Culvers.  What a wonderful family he came from, and so many worked for Dad .Sending our thoughts, prayers and blessings to you all.rLinda, Mike and Beckie #13 from: Don & Peggy Hays West Mansfield Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM Sending our sincere sympathy.  I worked with Ed at Scotts and he always had a smile.  He wa such a friend, fun man. #14 from: Jim Jacobs Marion Ohio Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 11:08 PM I am so sorry for your loss.  It has been so many years since I went to school with the younger Dotson Children.  My prayers go out to all the family.   #15 from: Judy L Ferguson&Pat Farrington DELAND Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 3:11 AM Our thoughts are with Jody and family. We are so glad we saw Ed and Kay when they came to Larry's visitation. They where Mom and Dads neighbors for years. #16 from: Cheryl Plotner Williams Upper Sandusky, OhioKay Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 4:57 AM Kay and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Ed was such a nice and friendly person. Cheryl Plotner Willamms #17 from: Janet Dysert Richwood Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 6:05 AM Kay and family, So very sorry to see this. Always enjoyed visiting with both of you when our paths crossed. Hugs and prayers. #18 from: Gail DeGood-Guy & Tom Guy  Richwood Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 6:18 AM We are so very sorry for your loss.   #19 from: Rick & Leslie Riffle Richwood, Ohio Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 7:26 AM Kay & family...we are so sorry for your loss...our thoughts & prayers for you & the family... #20 from: Judy Hall Baker Marysville Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 7:38 AM So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. #21 from: Gregory Kerns Florida Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 8:03 AM May God be with the family and give them strength. #22 from: Linda Trees York, Maine Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 8:56 AM Dear Kay and family….I am so sorry.  What a kind man.  You are all in my prayers for strength and peace.  Xo #23 from: Karen Ewing Deland,  Florida Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM Kay and family I am so sorry to hear of Ed's passing. May you rejoice  in the love and memories that you shared  with him. May God comfort you at this time. #24 from: Stan and Jean Wedding West Mansfield Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM Kay, condolences to you and the entire family.  So sorry to read this.     Stan & Jean #25 from: Nancy George Marysville Ohio Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM Sincere condolences to Kay and Family.  Many great memories of times enjoyed by Jim and Ed in their service to proturf.  You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss of a beloved. #26 from: Linda Plotner   Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM So sorry to about Ed.  He and Kay were always the nicest people and I have many fond memories of them when I grew up in Byhalia.  Sending my condolences to Kay and family. #27 from: Jen Severns Panaca, NV Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM I am so sorry to hear this!  He was the best neighbor and did so much to help us when we built our home.  We loved taking walks with the boys in the woods and stopping to visit Ed and Kay.  We love you!  You will be greatly missed #28 from: Janet Warner Lancaster Ohio Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM Ed and Kay have been friends of Dick and I for many years. Dick worked with Ed at Scott’s. We were so very sorry to hear about his death last night. We will be at the funeral and keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Janet Warner #29 from: Richelle McQuown Illinois Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM Sending my love and condolences to Aunt Kay, Brody, Jody, & Kassidy. Uncle Edward will be missed dearly. I'm sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to all. #30 from: Karen Harding Illinois Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM My memories of Uncle Edward are very vivid in my mind. He was so knowledgable about so many things. I'll always remember him standing around the grill at the reunion talking up a storm. Or stoking the fire! He will be greatly missed. #31 from: Terry Kale Stojic   Wed, Mar 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM Our deepest condolences Kay and family. We have such nice memories of Ed who was such a very kind and caring man.  Prayers for the family. Terry and Vaso #32 from: Trudy Marysville Wed, Mar 5, 2025 at 10:48 AM Dear Kay, I'm so sorry to learn of Ed's passing. My prayers are with you. Sincerely, Trudy #33 from: Betty Tevis Raymond, Ohio Wed, Mar 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM Our thoughts and Prayers are with all your family Dick and Betty Tevis #34 from: Kevin, Vickie and Mark Jerew Richwood Sat, Mar 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM So sorry to hear about Ed passing away. Our hearts and prayers go out to you Kay and your whole family. #35 from: Kevin Henzel Dublin Tue, Mar 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM I am really going miss seeing Ed.  We had such nice chats every time he came in, usually about the Buckeyes.  I like to think that last national championship was for you, Ed!

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