Raymond Guerrant Dodson
Passed: December 04, 2024
Charleston, WV
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Raymond Guerrant Dodson
Passed: December 04, 2024
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Raymond Guerrant Dodson, 77, of Charleston, WV, passed away in his sleep on December 4, 2024.
Ray was born in South Charleston, WV, in 1947 to parents Elmer Helsley Dodson and Mary Guerrant Dodson. He graduated from Charleston High School (’65) and Hampden Sydney College (‘69), where he was an All-American and team captain for both the football and wrestling teams. He then went on to graduate from WVU Law School (’73) before becoming a practicing attorney in Charleston for over 50 years.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his wife, Nancy Stabins Dodson; son, Raymond Scott Dodson (Kara McCallum); daughter, Elizabeth Suzanne Montgomery (Brad Maschari); grandchildren, Amelia Joyce Montgomery and Josephine Adele Dodson; sister, Mary Dodson; brother, Denny Dodson, and sister, Nelle Dodson.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Hampden-Sydney College (P/O/ Box 637, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943) or the CAMC Foundation (3414 Staunton Avenue SE, Charleston, WV 25304).
Condolences may be sent to his family at www.barlowbonsall.com .
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
10 responses to Raymond Guerrant Dodson
Ed and Ellyn GOLDBERG says:
December 9, 2024
Dear Nancy and family
So very sorry from old friends going way back from Ellyn working with Ray in DC ….I WAS PRIVILEGED to practice law with Ray and Elmer and your Uncle Stanley..
Ray was not only a highly skilled practicing atty to the end but also a very giving human being .… RAY did good deeds when nobody was looking and never wanted recognition
ED and ELLYN
James M. Scott, Jr. says:
December 8, 2024
I’m so sorry to learn of Ray’s death. We were fraternity brothers at Hampden-Sydney. I was from Madison, so Ray, Eddie Eckert, and I often rode together back and forth for school breaks, I’m sure he will be greatly missed.
Marsha Summerson says:
December 8, 2024
Sending my deepest sympathies to the Dodson family. Our lives were intertwined from growing up at the Village Chapel. My best to Mary, Denny, Nelle and Nancy and all.
Deborah Dandy Michaux says:
December 8, 2024
Dear Nancy, my deepest sympathy to you and the family. I just spoke to Ray at the M@M mart just a week ago and we reminisced about our days at CHS. He was a wonderful person who was always there when you needed him. Please don’t hesitate to call if you need anything during this stressful time.
Ed Tiffey says:
December 8, 2024
Very sorry to learn of Ray’s passing. A real loss to our legal community. Ray was one of the smartest lawyers and to the point. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.