William Riley Dotson, 82, of Tifton passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at his residence. A graveside funeral service will be held for Mr. Dotson at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Tift Memorial Gardens, where he will be laid to rest. The Rev. Martha Ann Dotson will officiate.
Mr. Dotson’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Born March 10, 1942, in Mississippi, Mr. Dotson was the son of the late George Thomas Dotson and Minnie Pendley Dotson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 63 years and the love of his life, Betty Jean Turner Dotson, who he lost on September 22, 2024; and four sisters, Ruby Casey, Dorothy Luke, Ruth Hyde and Irene Hale. Before retiring, he was the owner of D & D Construction Company in Tifton. He loved fishing; and he loved his Great Dane, Lucy.He enjoyed watching NASCAR and taking care of his cows.
Mr. Dotson is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dalon and Vicky Dotson of Tifton; one daughter and son-in-law, Delene and Jim Byers of Tifton; six grandchildren and their spouses, Justin and Jennifer Dotson, Brad and Haley Dotson, Matt and Shiree Davis; Justin Byers and Jacob, Will and Sheridan Byers, Cole Byers and Sarah; and seven great-grandchildren, Maddie Riojas, Greyson Dotson, Camden Dotson, Lanier Dotson, Riley Davis, Daxton Byers and Ben Byers.
Flowers will be accepted to memorial gifts may be made to Traditions Hospice, 126 South Access Road, Chula, GA 31733.