GEORGE NATHAN DODGE SR
George Nathan Dodge Sr., 80 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY, formerly of Smyrna, passed away on July 10, 2017 at Chase Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY.
George was born on April 4, 1937 in Davenport Center, NY, the son of Jim & Phoebe (Hotaling) Dodge. He grew up in the New Berlin, NY area where he attended New Berlin Central School He served in the US Navy, active duty, from 1955-1957 and then in the Naval Reserves until his discharge in 1961. George was later employed by Web & Sons for over 40 years as a mechanic.
On August 16, 1958 he married Jennie M. (Whitmore) Dodge who survives him.
He is also survived by his children; Cynthia (Dodge) Anderson of Sherburne and George Dodge Jr. of Smyrna, grandchildren; Jennifer & David Moore of Morris, Harold Anderson & Jenni Mercer of Norwich and Dillon Dodge of Sherburne, great grandchildren; Madison & Hannah Moore and Caden Anderson and his brother and sister-in-law; Robert and Tosh Dodge of North Carolina.
He was predeceased by his parents as well as son-in-law; Wayne Anderson, brothers; Richard & Jim Dodge, brother & sister-in-law; Harold & Maryanne Dodge and sister and brother-in-law; Betty & Sonny Benjamin.
There will be no services.
Memorial donations in George’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are by the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin, NY.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.