William A. Dodgen, Sr.

William A. Dodgen, Sr.
Retired Georgia Power

November 11, 1926 - January 28, 2010

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, January 28, 2010 at his residence, Mr. William A. Dodgen, Sr., 83, husband of the late Carolyn Holton Dodgen.

Mr. Dodgen was a native and life long resident of Augusta. He was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He enlisted in the Navy and served during World War II as a gunner on the U.S.S. Floyd Gibson. Following WW II he began a career with Georgia Power and retired after 42 years. He was a member of St. James United Methodist Church where he served as youth director for many years and was Scout Master of Troop # 3. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but most of all he loved his family and enjoyed being with his grandchildren.

Family members include; daughters, Susan Dodgen Widener of Hephzibah, Karen Dodgen Melton. (Gary) of Blythe; sons: William A. Dodgen Jr. (Patricia) of Augusta, Jack A. Dodgen (Tina) of Lincolnton, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. Dodgen was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Dodgen and Bernice Martin, his grandson Gary Jason Melton and two brothers Jack & George Dodgen.


Funeral services will be held Monday, February 1, 2010 at 2:00 P. M. at St. James United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Birchall officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St James United Methodist Church, 439 Greene St., Augusta,Ga 30901

The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 at
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com