Obituary of David Lynn Dodds

Bedford David Lynn Dodds, 72, of 1026 Lincoln Ave., Bedford, died at 3:55 pm on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at I.U. Med. Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis. Born February 4, 1939 in Bedford, he was the son of Richard H. and Mary Lois (Worrell) Dodds. He married Janet K. Hatfield in 1962 and she survives. He retired from Cummins Engine in Columbus after thirty-one years. He was a member of the Indiana National Guard for nine years. He was loving and generous to his wife and children. He enjoyed classic cars and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Janet, of Bedford; five children, Jerry Dodds and wife, Beth, Dianna Voorhies and husband, Dan, David L. Dodds and wife, Shelley, Mary Elizabeth Dodds, Jennifer Dodds; a daughter-in-law, Cari; nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren; several step grandchildren; one sister, Deborah Blatz and husband, Doug of N. Manchester, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Dennis Allen Dodds and one brother, Dennis Lee Dodds. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 30th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Dan Voorhies officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 29th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.