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Raleigh E. Dodson Obituary – Danville, VA | J.L. Dodson & Sons

Raleigh Eugene Dodson, Known as "Pug," Passes Away Raleigh Eugene Dodson, affectionately known as "Pug," of Dry Fork, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Piney Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center in Danville, Virginia. He was…

By Alex Thompson — Chief Editor Updated March 5, 2026

Raleigh E. Dodson Obituary – Danville, VA | J.L. Dodson & Sons

Raleigh Eugene Dodson, Known as “Pug,” Passes Away

Raleigh Eugene Dodson, affectionately known as “Pug,” of Dry Fork, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Piney Forest Health & Rehabilitation Center in Danville, Virginia. He was formerly of Motley Mill Road in Chatham, Virginia.

Life and Legacy

Mr. Dodson resided at 4257 Dry Fork Road, Dry Fork, Virginia. Details regarding his life and career were not immediately available.

Funeral Arrangements

The family will receive relatives and friends at their residence. Professional funeral services are being handled by J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, located at 447 Old South Main St., Danville, Virginia. Bishop Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr. Is the Funeral Director and Elder Monica Martin is the Funeral Directress. For more information, contact them at (434) 799-9262.

Online condolences can be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com.

J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment is located in Petersburg, VA at 25824 Greensville Ave. They can be reached at (804) 732-5959.

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