Russell "Saphead" Dotson
May 6, 1947 ~ November 24, 2017 (age 70) 70 Years OldShare using:
Russell “Saphead” Dotson, 70, of Hurley, VA, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 6, 1947 in Matewan, WV, a son of the late McKinley and Dollie (Mounts) Dotson. In addition to his parents, Russell was also preceded in death by his son: David Walter Dotson; three brothers: Thurman “Dave” Dotson, Elzie Dotson, and Luther Coleman; five sisters: Fronia Hurley, Gladys Fisher, Dora Hunt, Pearly and Sylvia Dotson.
Russell was a member of the Upper Elk Creek Freewill Baptist Church. He was a retired coal miner, having worked for Virginia Energy for 33 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, tending beehives, working with wood, and riding motorcycles, four-wheelers, & horses. More than anything, Russell enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife: Diana Hurley Dotson of Hurley, VA; one daughter: Joann (Bobby) Hunt of Hurley, VA; daughter in law: Brandie Dotson (Larry Hensley) of Hardy, KY; one sister: Juanita Dowdy of Hurley, VA; two grandsons: Steven Ryan (Kayla) Hunt of Hurley, VA & Tristan Myles Dotson of Hardy, KY; one granddaughter: Tyann McKenna Dotson of Hardy, KY; and one great-grandson: Zander Ryan Hunt.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Jones & West Funeral Home with Reverend Ervin Dotson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Dotson Cemetery, Upper Elk Creek with family & friends serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will begin at 6:00 P.M. Monday at Jones & West Funeral Home with special services beginning at 7:00 P.M.
The family would like to extend a special "Thank you!" to Becky Casey & staff of Legacy Hospice, Dr. J.G. Patel, and staff of Buchanan General Hospital & Pikeville Medical Center for their kind & professional care.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Jones & West Funeral Home of Phelps, KY. The guestbook may be signed at www.joneswestfh.com.