COLLIE DOTSON

COLLIE DOTSON

September 06, 1928 ~ November 13, 2015 | 87


COLLIE DOTSON

Dotson, Collie William Muskegon On November 13, 2015 Deacon Collie William Dotson departed this life unexpectedly at Mercy Hospital. He was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi on September 7, 1928 to Earl and Pearl Dotson he was one of eleven children. He attended school in Kosciusko, MS. He wed Bernice Burt in Kosciusko in 1949 to that union their son William Dotson was born. They later relocated in Muskegon in 1951 and 2 years later their second son Roy Douglas Dotson was born. In 1957 Collie remarried to Jeffery Lee Lovejoy and from that union was born 2 children Deborah M. Dotson and Jeffrey C. Dotson. Collie was employed by Eagle Ottawa Leather Co. in Grand Haven, MI from 1952 to 1977. Collie's hobby was gardening. He loved growing vegetables which readily shared with others. Collie excepted Christ at an early age and had a great love for the Lord. His life was committed to serving God. He sang with two local gospel groups while in Muskegon, The first was under the Leadership of Cornelius Sain. The second "The Heavenly Echos" was under the leadership of Mother Mattie Davis. The Heavenly Echos sang every Sunday morning on the radio station WMUS. His church affiliation included: Greater Harvest Missionary Baptist Church, Holy Trinity COGIC and Mount Zion COGIC, of which he was a member until his death. He was a member of the brotherhood and sang in the choir and was a faithful member until failing health hindered his church participation. He leaves to cherish his beloved sons William & Pam Dotson of Muskegon, MI, Roy Dotson of Southfield, MI. daughter Deborah Dotson, Muskegon, MI. His sister Lucille Dotson of Detroit, MI. A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his second wife Jeffere Dotson and 9 of his brothers and sisters, stepson Ronald Lovejoy and son Jeffery C. Dotson. - See more at: http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/muskegon/obituary.aspx?n=collie-william-dotson&pid=176524639#sthash.mWoV1IvR.dpuf


Funeral Home

Toombs Funeral Home
in Muskegon Heights, Michigan

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Cemetery

OAKWOOD CEMETERY

298 Days until next birthday (9/6/2016 or 6/9/2016)
68 Days since previous birthday (9/6/2015 or 6/9/2015)
317 Day of the year passed on
48 Remaining days in the year
59 11/13/2015   (11 + 13 + 20 + 15)
87 Years lived
31844 Total days lived