Eric Paul Dotson Sr.

Mr. Eric Paul Dotson Sr.,  75, of Woodstock, formerly of Ellijay, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, at his residence.

He was born July 4, 1944, in Ellijay, to the late C. Tommy and Jewel Miller Dotson. 

He was a graduate of Gilmer High School, a member and elder of Woodstock Church of Christ and served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a retiree of Atlantic Steel Company after 31 years of employment.

He is survived by wife of 56 years, Deborah ‘Debbie’ Holloway Dotson; children and in-laws, Amy (Kerry) Shannon, of Acworth, Eric (Christine) Dotson Jr., of Canton, Jody (Melisa) Dotson, of Canton; grandchildren, Kelly D. Lindsey, Mattie D. Amos, Cody Dotson, Cameron Ivanyisky, Miranda Dotson, Madison Ivanyisky-Schemp, Lauren Finale, Haley Shannon, Wesley Shannon; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Gladys D. Spivey and Pauline D. Price, both of Ellijay, David (JoAnn) Dotson, of Dalton; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, from Woodstock Church of Christ with Minister Matt Amos and Minister Bryan Collins officiating. 

Military graveside service was Friday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 p.m. from the Macedonia Church of Christ Cemetery with Minister David Mullins and the North Georgia Honor Guard officiating.

Donations can be made to the Georgia AGAPE, 3094 Mercer University Dr. Ste. #200, Atlanta, GA 30341, in memory of Mr. Dotson.

Condolences can be made at www.loganfuneralhome.com.

Logan Funeral Home & Chapel was in charge of arrangements.