William Carl “Bill” Dotson, Jr., age 88, passed away on August 25, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington. Born on October 8, 1934, in Bownemont, WV, to William Carl Dotson and Pearl Mae Evans, he graduated from South Charleston High School in 1952.

He attended West Virginia University, was part of the Pride of West Virginia Marching Band, and a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. He eventually graduated from West Virginia Institute of Technology, where he continued his involvement in the marching band.

Bill’s career was in the automotive industry, working for American Motors Corporation and later Chrysler Corporation as an Executive Sales Manager in Detroit, Michigan. He had a fondness for playing musical instruments, particularly the euphonium and tuba. He was engaged with various community bands in Michigan, West Virginia, and Florida, and Senior Moments Dixieland Jazz.

Bill achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and remained involved as a Scout Master and mentor. He also served his country for three years in the United States Army.

He was predeceased by his parents and his first wife, Carolyn Jean Evans, after 53 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Norma Dotson; his son, Peter Dotson (Annette); and daughters, Patrica Woll (Timothy), Carol Huber, and Nancy Ryan (Richard); 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. His cherished companions included Gracie the dog and Bailey the cat.

A Service to Honor the Life of William Dotson is scheduled for August 31, 2023, at 1 pm at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston. Officiated by Pastors Scott Bandy and Ray Witmer III, the service will be followed by entombment at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. A visitation window will be open from 12 pm to 1 pm on the same day.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. Joseph’s Indian School at http://stjo.org/flowers. Memories and condolences can be shared at http://snodgrassfuneral.com.  Arrangements are being handled by Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.