Jack "Butch" Dotson Jr., age 58, of New Port Ritchey, FL, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015 at the Medical Center in Trinity, FL. He was born July 30, 1957 in Parkersburg, WV to Jackie and Louise (Puckett) Dotson Sr. He retired from Laborers' Union Local 1015 in Canton and had been a heavy equipment operator.

He is survived by his wife, Susan (Wagner) Dotson; 5 children, Jackie Curtis of Canton, Corina Babiczuk (Matt Radalia) of Port Ritchey, FL, Kyle Felger (Amber Keister) of Minerva, Kisha (Rick) Lautzenheiser of Minerva and Andrea (Jason) Wilson of Canton; 3 sisters, Charlotte Hartman of Canton, Brenda (Jim) Hester of East Sparta and Debbie Dotson of Canton; brother, David (Laura) Dotson of East Sparta; 8 grandchildren; 2 fur babies, Tasha and Chomper; and many close friends and family.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 7 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Rev. Steve Stewart officiating. Calling hours will be held from 5-7pm prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Minerva Consumers National Bank, c/o Jack-Butch-Dotson Memorial Fund. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.