David B. Dodson Obituary

David B. DODSON, Circuit Court Clerk, died at his home in Alamo Saturday at the age of 73. Mr. DODSON had been in ill health for sometime and just a few weeks ago his condition became so bad that he decided to give up the Democratic nomination for Circuit Court Clerk and get out of the race. He served three terms as County Court Clerk previous to his election to the office that he held at the time of his death. He was the same big hearted, genial gentleman as private citizen and public servant. He was a valiant soldier in the struggle between the states and was loyal to the South. A wife, two sons, one daughter, and a county-wide circle of true friends survive. The remains were laid to rest at Mt. Zion, near this place, Sunday afternoon. Rev. McCASLIN of Alamo and Rev. John NUNN of Bells conducted the funeral services and Attorney General Tom RYE of Paris paid a brief tribute to the memory of the deceased. Mr. DODSON was a Mason and was buried with Masonic honors. Worshipful Master J. P. HARWELL, of Friendship lodge, conducted the service.