J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Dodd, James Earnest

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

James Earnest Dodd, 70, of Hopewell, died Monday, August 4, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Miami, FL and had been a resident of Hopewell since 1980. Mr. Dodd was a member of the James River Black Powder Club, St. James Catholic Church, retired from the U.S. Army as a Staff Sgt and worked as a security officer for Pinkerton Security Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Mary G. Clarke Dodd. Mr. Dodd is survived by his wife, Hope Henriette Dodd, two sons, Brian Clifford Dodd, Matthew Scott Dodd, all of Hopewell. A Mass of Christian Resurrection will be held Monday, August 18, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. in St. James Catholic Church with Father Frank Wiggins officiating. A reception will follow. Interment will be private. The family is being served by J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Richmond, Virginia, 23226. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Hope,
I am so sad to hear about Jim's passing, so late. Please know that you and the guys are in my prayers, and that you have never been far from my heart. Love to you always!

Angela

Posted by: Angela Paez at September 5, 2008 10:30 PM

Dear Hope,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing, but know that Christ will be with you through this difficult time.
With fond memories,
Love,
Jolene Cave

Posted by: Jolene Cave at August 8, 2008 01:12 PM

Dear Hope, Brian and Matthew:

Please accept our condolences on Jim's passing. Hold on to memories for comfort, and know that you are in our prayers and our hearts. Jim's smile, laughter, jokes and sense of humor will be missed!

May the love of friends give you comfort and the love of God give you peace.

Love,
Patti & Tom

Posted by: Patti & Tom Allen at August 8, 2008 09:23 AM

I was extremely sad to here of the passing of Jim. I only knew him for a short period of time while I was a memeber of the JRBPC but he was one of the nicest people I knew. Please accept my sincere sympathy during this time of deep sorrow.
Jim you will be missed!

Posted by: Marvin Johnson at August 7, 2008 06:38 AM