Dotson, Carl "Jerry"

Ypsilanti, MI

Age 85, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at his home. He was born June 26, 1937 in Phelps, KY, the son of Robert Bruce and Opal Gay (Thornsburg) Dotson.

Jerry graduated from Phelps High School in 1955 and later took classes in CNC programming and math at Washtenaw Community College. He was an Eagle Scout and member of the Masons. Jerry served in the U.S. Air Force 1956-1959. He attended and was a member of First Wesleyan Church of Ypsilanti for over 55 years.

In his free time, Jerry enjoyed being with his family. He enjoyed watching the Detroit Red Wings and college basketball, especially the University of Kentucky Wildcats and University of Michigan Wolverines. He loved gardening and fishing.

Jerry is survived by his wife Mary Alice (Hegedus) Dotson, son Robert Bruce Dotson II (Belinda), daughters Karen Lynn (Dotson) Moreland (Ken) and Kellie Lea (Carpenter) Rotunno (Michael); sister Shirley Jean (Dotson) Miller, grandchildren Leaha Skylar Dotson, Mya Dotson Moreland, Robert "Bobby" Bruce Dotson III and Antonio Michael Rotunno; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Lucille Gay (Dotson) Charles.

A funeral service will be held 11 am Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Stark Funeral Professionals. Pastor Tim Holcomb-Densmore will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 4-8 pm Monday, April 3, 2023 and 10 am until time of service on Tuesday. Jerry will be entombed at Washtenong Memorial Park in Ann Arbor, MI.