Billy Dodd

B. J. Bill DoddbrbrResidence at time of death: Melrose, New MexicobrbrDate of Death: July 16, 2005brbrLocation of Death: Plains Regional Medical Center in ClovisbrbrDate of birth: July 30, 1922 Age: 82brbrPlace of birth: Crowell County, Texas to R. E. and Helen May DoddbrbrPreceded in death by: His parents; 9 Brothers and SistersbrbrSurvived by: His wife Mary L. Dodd ofthe home; 1 Daughter Lyndal Fahrlender of Clovis; 2 Sons Deon Dodd and his wife Glenda of Melrose, and Dennis Dodd and his wife Dena of Melrose; 8 Grandchildren Bill Fahrlender, Bob Fahrlender, Troy Dodd, Burl Dodd, Azori Sparks, Samantha Odom, Caleb Dodd, and Zanessa Dodd; and 6 Great-grandchildrenbrbrService information: Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at the Melrose Church of Christ.brbrBurial will be at: Melrose Cemetery in Melrose, New MexicobrbrPallbearers: His grandsons and grandson-in-laws - Bill Fahrlender, Bob Fahrlender, TroybrDodd, Burl Dodd, Caleb Dodd, Kody Sparks, and Bruce OdombrbrHonorary Pallbearers: All his friends and neighborsbrbrSteed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico 88101brbrAdditional information: He married Mary Doyle on December 13, 1941 in Portales, NewbrMexico. Mr. Dodd lived and worked on the same section of land northwest of Melrose since before he was 2 years old. He was known as a hard working farmer and rancher and was a very great example for his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all who knew him. Mr. Dodd was well known for his love for the Church and his community. He was a member of the Melrose Church of Christ where he served as an elder for 44 years.