Clarence Dotson, Jr., age 91, of Jenkins, Kentucky passed from this life on Monday, January 22, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on January 20, 1927 at Jenkins, Kentucky to the late Clarence E. Dotson and Hattie Ellen Taylor Dotson. Mr. Dotson served in the United States Army during W.W. II.  He was a member of both the Pound VFW # 9600 and the Jenkins American Legion.He was a sixty year Master Mason of Jenkins Lodge #856.

  Clarence was also preceded in death by his loving wife: Allois Evanoff Dotson; one son: Clarence Gregory Dotson; one great grandson: Evan Edwards Carter; one brother: Cecil Alvis Dotson; one sister: Leatha Mae Branham Vinson and one special aunt: Pearl Taylor Baine.

  Mr. Dotson is survived by four daughters: LaDonna (P.D.) Motley of Wichester, Kentucky, Toni Ann (Victor) Carter of Frenchburg, Kentucky, Angela Gail (Arch) Johnson of Booneville, Kentucky and Jacqueline Maria Dotson of Jenkins, Kentucky; two dear double first-cousins: Carlisle Taylor and Gary Taylor; special nieces and nephews: Greta, Gilda and Michael Branham; eleven  grandchildren; twenty one great grandchildren: along with a host of other family and many friends to mourn his passing. 

    Visitation for Mr. Dotson will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the People's Fundamental Baptist Church of Dunham, KY..  Family viewing will be at 5:00 PM.  The family will receive friends and guests from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.  Masonic rites will be observed.

    Funeral services will be conducted from the church on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Van Webb officiating.

    Burial will take place at the Dotson Cemetery located at Pound, Virginia.