Paul “Sam” Dodd, 69 of Pikeville died June 27, 2015. He was of the Methodist faith and attended Mt. Crest United Methodist Church. He was a veteran and served his country in the United States Navy. He was also a corporal with TDOC for 22 years. He enjoyed gardening, reading, mechanics, and playing with his grandchildren and his dogs.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Montgomery, step-father, John Agnew Montgomery, grandmother, Hattie Hughes, 2 brothers, John Agnew Montgomery, Jr., and Randy Montgomery, and a sister-in-law, Talitha Montgomery.
Left behind to cherish Sam’s memory are his wife of 44 years, Croshia Simmons Dodd, daughter; VeLynda Shae Dodd, both of Pikeville, son; Gabriel Lee “Gabe” Dodd, (fiancée, Kathy Smallwood), Jasper, TN., grandchildren; Kahadejah Mussared, Augustus Fitz, Marlee Loren Montez Gossett, Kylee Olivia Gossett, Zayden Huck Gossett, Noah Maddox Dodd, Reese Simmons Martin Dodd, and Logan Heath Smallwood, sisters; Dorothy Montgomery, Nashville, TN., and Judy (Stan) Tenneyson, Manchester, TN., brother; Roy Lynn (Gail) Montgomery, Birchwood, TN., several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
A Celebration of Sam’s life will be held Monday at 6p.m. Visitation from 1-6 p.m. Min. Brian Williamson will be officiating the service.
Arrangements entrusted to Pikeville Funeral Home.
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