Thomas E. Dodd Obituary (1939

Thomas E. Dodd, 81 of DeWitt, IL passed away 9:06 AM September 27, 2020 at his home in DeWitt, IL. Services will be 11 AM, Thursday, October 1, 2020 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Pastor Jonathan Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at DeWitt Cemetery, DeWitt, IL with Military Honors. Visitation will be 10 - 11 AM, Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to The Clinton American Legion or The Disabled American Veterans. Thomas was born May 12, 1939 in Monticello, IL the son of Ernest and Anna (Vance) Dodd. He married Shirley Dolores Palmer September 14, 1962 in Clinton, IL. She passed away February 21, 2016. Survivors include his children, Richard D. (Darlene) Dodd, Moyock, NC; Ernest E. (Patricia) Dodd, Clinton, IL; Anita (John) LaFond, Cheyenne, WY; Allena (Scott) Malone, Clinton, IL, 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Bonnie J. Dodd, 1 grandson, Caleb Helfrich, 4 brothers, and 3 sisters. Thomas was a U.S. Army Veteran. He loved fishing and farming.