of Mabelvale, AR
March 20, 1937 - January 17, 2015
James ''Jim'' Dodge, 77, went home on Saturday, January 17, 2015. He was born March 20, 1937 in East Prairie, Missouri to Lindsey and Ethyl Jackson Dodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Charlie London, Adon London, Dale Kay Dodge and Robert Dodge.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Juanita Smiley Dodge; two daughters, Melinda Dodge of Bryant, Lisa (Ronnie) Ball of East End; two step-daughters, Dana (Lynn) Weaks of Forney, Texas, Nita (Steve) Dodge of Alexander; one step-son, Doug (Tiki) Bennett of North Little Rock; two brothers, Lin (Maureen) Dodge of Alexander, Mike (Peggy) Dodge of Bryant; one sister, Jackie Stogsdill of Alexander; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He loved his family, football, Nascar and was a gifted painter. His gift of storytelling and details of history was widely known. Jim was a big man with an even bigger heart. He will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at East Union Baptist Church, 20422 N. Springlake Road, Hensley, Arkansas 72065. Burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, January 19 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209, (501) 455-5800.
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6 Condolence(s)
Patsy wolf
Monday, January 19, 2015
Miss Juanita and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. It was my pleasure working with Jim for 8 years at American Composting. He was a good man and dear friend. My prayers are with you all.
Sandy Edgar
Monday, January 19, 2015
My heart goes out to all of the family. Sending prayers for comfort and peace in this difficult time.
Michael J Crafton
Monday, January 19, 2015
I am so sorry about the loss you all have, I had only 10 + years real close with Jim, 99% good. He took me flying, then showed me flying remote air craft at NLR.
Each time i see one R/M plane i think of Jim and the good times we had ,and still even at I-30 speedway .
Again I'm sorry you lost a good Husband, Father,Brother & Uncle.
Michael J.
David and Loretta Stehle
Monday, January 19, 2015
Melinda, Lisa, Ronnie and Family: Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harold Settle
Sunday, January 18, 2015
So sorry for your lose of a wonder man. He will be missed for sure. If Diane or I can be of any assistance for the family let us know. We will be praying for God to wrap his arms around you and comfort you now and in the future. Love you guys. Harold & Diane
Rebecca Schatz
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Dear Lisa, Melinda, and Family
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Gary, Becca, and Matt Schatz