Earl Gilbert Dodson, 90, of Cross Junction, Virginia, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at Winchester Medical Center.

         Mr. Dodson was born in 1925, in Winchester, Virginia, the son of the late Luther G. and Matilda Dodson.  He was a Veteran having served in the United States Navy during World War II, achieving the rank of Gunners Mate, 3^rd Class.  He was an orchardist with Robert E. Solenberger, retiring in 1995.  Mr. Dodson greatest joy was hunting.

         He married Evelyn Virginia Strawderman on October 18, 1951, in Cumberland, Maryland.

         Surviving with his wife of 63 years is his daughter Alice Chavez and husband, Tony, of Stephens City; Sons, Wayne Dodson and wife, Judy, of Stephens City, Russell Dodson and wife, Mollie, of Clear Brook, Earl Lee Dodson of Frederick County; grandchildren, Tina, Tammy, Angie, Jennifer, Christina, Gary, Travis, Rachel and Robert; 13 great grandchildren; and brothers, Curtis Dodson of Florida and Donald P. Dodson, Sr. of Winchester.

         One sister, Edna Florence Owens, and brothers, Lloyd Dodson, Herman Dodson, and Bobby Dodson, preceded him in death.

          The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

         A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Friday, at Grange Hall Cemetery, Albin, Virginia with Minister Roy Riley officiating.

         Pallbearers will be, Travis Dodson, Gary Ratlief, Jr., Donald P. Dodson, Jr., Ricky Dodson, Stanley Dodson and Ronnie Benner.