William Kenneth Dodd

Graveside Services for William Kenneth "Jim" Dodd, 90, are scheduled for 3 pm Sunday, Jan 24, 2016 at Keller Cemetery with Bro. Brad McClenny officiating. Services are under the direction and care of Alexander Funeral Home of Wilson.

Jim was born March 23, 1925 in Ringling, Ok to Mr. William Jess Dodd and Mrs. Lena Ola (Washburn) Dodd. He departed from this life on Jan. 19, 2016 in Sherman, TX.

Jim was raised in this area living south of Ringling and north of Keller. He attended school at Ringling graduating from there in the early 40's. He then was drafted into the U.S. Navy during WWII. He served honorably until the war was over and soon married the former Ms. Dorothy Louise Brown on Aug. 4, 1945 in Wilson. Jim worked some in the oilfield before working for the U.S. Postal Service in Midland, TX. He later became the postmaster at Scheffield, TX and served there for 15 years. He retired in 1990 and moved to Midland and later Denison, TX. He always considered this area his home. His enjoyment and goal in life was taking care of Dorothy.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy Louise in 2015, siblings Pursey, Bill, Arlene, Winnie, Jo, Pearl, Jack, A.V. and Bud.

Jim is survived by his sons Terry Dodd and wife Gail of McKinney, OK and Gary Dodd of the Phillipines, grandchildren Christi Dodd of Rockwall, TX, Jeff and Shawna Dodd of Montgomery, TX and Scott and Kellie Dodd of Belton, TX. He is also survived by 7 great grandchildren.

Family visitation will be 1 pm Sunday at the funeral home in Wilson.

Condolences may be sent online at www.alexanderfuneralhome.org.