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Tyler Kenneth Dodson

A celebration of life service for Tyler Kenneth Dodson, age 17, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 1 PM on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Washington Street Church of Christ with Bro. Jim Black officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the service. A reception will be held after the service in the fellowship hall at the church.

Tyler was born on April 19, 2001 in Coffee County, TN to Kenny and Nancy Palmer Dodson. He attended Fayetteville City High School, class of 2019, and was a member of Washington Street Church of Christ. Tyler was a Christian and gave his life to the Lord on March 31, 2013. Tyler passed away on February 18, 2019. He is also survived by his sister, Olivia Dodson. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Linda Dodson, and maternal grandmother, Cheryl Ann Tyler Palmer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Washington Street Church of Christ Youth Scholarship Fund, PO Box 324, Fayetteville, TN 37334. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Tyler Kenneth Dodson.

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#1 Comment By Wanda Shelton On February 20, 2019 @ 8:42 pm

I am so so sorry for your loss.

#2 Comment By Tommy Rodgers On February 20, 2019 @ 11:21 pm

So sorry for your loss Kenny. Prayers for you and your family

#3 Comment By Trey Cornelius On February 20, 2019 @ 8:46 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family.

#4 Comment By Jon and Christie (Mitchell) Atkins On February 20, 2019 @ 8:54 pm

Sweet Nancy – You remain foremost in my thoughts. You are loved by your old math teacher. If you need anything, call me!

Christie Atkins

#5 Comment By Brad & Jenny Sullivan On February 20, 2019 @ 8:57 pm

We have no words to express how sorry we are. We love you guys and our hearts are hurting for you. We pray for peace and comfort in the days and years to come.

#6 Comment By Joe Popp On February 20, 2019 @ 9:01 pm

You are lucky that he chose to spend the time he had here with you. He will be dearly missed, but he will be with us all again when we go to join him. I’m so very sorry for your loss, Kenny. May your heart be as strong as your love for Tyler.
Joe

#7 Comment By Beth Jones On February 20, 2019 @ 9:03 pm

Words can’t express my sorrow. I can’t take this pain away but I can love you and pray with you and for you. May the Lord warp his loving arms around you and give you peace. I love you all.

#8 Comment By Alan and Cynthia Langford On February 20, 2019 @ 9:06 pm

What a pleasure it was to know Tyler. My prayer and condolences to Kenny, Nancy, and Olivia. May the God of comfort be with you all.

#9 Comment By Lenace Hyde Vaughn On February 20, 2019 @ 9:07 pm

Mrs. Dodson,
I am so very sorry and sad for your loss. You were, by far, my daughters (Liz Gurley) favorite teacher at Motlow. She still speaks of you and her speech class. Please know many prayers for your family are going out for the loss of your son. This pain can only be relieved by all your wonderful memories. Keep all of those close in your heart. Again, we are so sorry!
Lenace Hyde Vaughn

#10 Comment By Brooke Baldwin On February 20, 2019 @ 9:13 pm

Words just don’t seem adequate at a time like this, but I am so sorry and heartbroken to hear of Tyler’s passing! Love and prayers sent to the entire Dodson family.

#11 Comment By Kelli Morrow On February 20, 2019 @ 9:14 pm

Nancy and Olivia,
My heartbreaks for you two girls. Know, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Anything Mike and I can do for you anytime, please ask. We love you both.
Mike and Kelli Morrow

#12 Comment By Cindi Roach On February 20, 2019 @ 9:28 pm

Words can not express the sorrow I feel for your loss. May the Lord hold you close and comfort you and your family.

#13 Comment By Dan Rosson On February 20, 2019 @ 9:28 pm

My words are meaningless in times like this but please know you are all in my prayers, thoughts, and in my heart during this time.

#14 Comment By Renee DuVal, Logan Coble, Leilani Coble On February 20, 2019 @ 9:31 pm

Your family is in our thoughts, hearts, and prayers. Tyler was a fine young man who was always welcome in our home. He is missed greatly.

#15 Comment By Lesli and David Slater On February 20, 2019 @ 9:31 pm

Nancy, Kenny, and Olivia, our hearts go out to you in love and deep sorrow for your great loss. May you feel the support of the multitudes who love you holding you through this time.

#16 Comment By John Corpuz On February 20, 2019 @ 9:32 pm

My heart aches for your loss. I wish I were there to hug you guys right now. Praying for comfort to you and your family❤️

#17 Comment By Juanita Davis On February 20, 2019 @ 9:35 pm

So sorry for your loss! Father, surround your dear ones with many people of compassion and grace! Make your presence felt in a mighty way during their time of deep grief! We trust in the One who feels our sorrow. Jesus weeps, too! John 11:35

#18 Comment By Juanita Davis On February 20, 2019 @ 9:36 pm

So sorry for your loss! Father, surround your dear ones with many people of compassion and grace! Make your presence felt in a mighty way during their time of deep grief. We trust in the One who feels our sorrow. Jesus weeps, too! John 11:35

#19 Comment By Sheila Clark Holland On February 20, 2019 @ 9:44 pm

Nancy,
You were a model of joy, gentleness and wisdom when you graciously extended kindness to me as a young college freshman. I felt so proud when you were named my mentor just to be associated with you. I imagine that grace remains in the woman you are now. I am so sorry for the darkness around you and the path that lies before you. May God send kind, wise, gentle people to wrap you in His love.

#20 Comment By Scott Ferguson On February 20, 2019 @ 9:44 pm

Much love Kenny Nancy and Olivia. We are praying for you and you’re loved by your old friend.

#21 Comment By Ken Kyle On February 20, 2019 @ 9:49 pm

Nancy, Kenny, and Olivia,

My heart and soul ache for you and with you.

May the Peace that passes understanding flood over you every moment.

Praying the Great Comforter embraces you.

Unus Per Fraternus
Loyal Forever

#22 Comment By Sarah and Jack Raby On February 20, 2019 @ 9:56 pm

Kenny and Nancy,
We will be out of town on Saturday so we will not be able to see you, hug you, and tell you that we love you. Our hearts weep for you. Our brains are like yours in understanding. We will be holding you in our hearts and minds in the coming months and years as we continue to pray for you and your family, our Church, our High School, and our community. God Bless You and Keep You, Dear Friends.

#23 Comment By Alan and Pam Miller On February 20, 2019 @ 10:06 pm

Your and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.

#24 Comment By Phil and Jana Cannon On February 20, 2019 @ 10:18 pm

Our hearts are breaking for you at the loss of Tyler! May you feel the peace and comfort of God at this time. Our prayers are going up in your behalf.

#25 Comment By Drew & Lori (Westbrook) Strasser On February 20, 2019 @ 10:27 pm

Kenny, Nancy, and Olivia, I wish I could wrap you in hugs. We are praying for you and grieving with you. We are so sorry.

#26 Comment By Ray Hillis On February 20, 2019 @ 10:34 pm

My heart goes out to Nancy, Kenny, and Olivia. Tyler’s love for his family was evident to everyone. His love for God was an inspiration to me and I know he is now in heaven.

#27 Comment By Jeff and Cyndi Sapach On February 20, 2019 @ 10:37 pm

We love you and we mourn your loss. Always praying for you and your family.

#28 Comment By Veronica King On February 20, 2019 @ 10:43 pm

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will forever be in my prayers.

#29 Comment By Claudia Dodson Umpleby On February 20, 2019 @ 11:00 pm

Kenny I am so sorry for yous and Olivia loss. My prayers and love are with you. No one knows how hard it is to lose a child. It hurts so very much. Our faith is what carries us on.
Again prayers and love to all of you.

#30 Comment By Linda Gatlin On February 20, 2019 @ 11:18 pm

Kenny, Nancy and Olivia,
I am not able to write words to comfort you during such a devastating loss. As a parent I know your heart is broken and the pain unrelenting. I just cannot express in words the deep sorrow I feel in my heart. So many in this community are sorrowing with you, praying for you and loving you. There is only One that can comfort and He knows your agony, sees every tear, hears every sigh and why and the words you cannot speak. Much love and prayer. Matthew 22:31,32

#31 Comment By Rhonda Cotham On February 20, 2019 @ 11:22 pm

My heart is aching for you Nancy and for your family. I love you and am keeping you in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.

#32 Comment By Camilla Daniel On February 20, 2019 @ 11:22 pm

Nancy, I am sincerely so very sorry for your profound loss and wish with all my heart that the words of so many who care about you will bring some comfort to you and your daughter. I’m praying for you today and in the days to follow.

#33 Comment By Deidre Harter On February 20, 2019 @ 11:23 pm

I’m so sorry for your loss Nancy and your family’s loss. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.

#34 Comment By Theresa Sheppard On February 20, 2019 @ 11:27 pm

Nancy, I’m so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

#35 Comment By Marla Lee On February 20, 2019 @ 11:56 pm

Nancy & Kenny, I am so sorry for your loss! Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Sending my love.

#36 Comment By Dottie (Truesdale) Lamb On February 21, 2019 @ 12:05 am

Nancy and Kenny, I am so very sorry for your loss. It just breaks my heart! I remember him as that sweet little bald headed toddler that I had in bible class. Praying for God to be with you in the days ahead.

#37 Comment By Kare Kerr On February 21, 2019 @ 12:14 am

Sorry for the families’ loss

#38 Comment By Karen On February 21, 2019 @ 12:40 am

I’m so very sorry for this horrible time of sadness.
Karen Munch

#39 Comment By Lisa Adams On February 21, 2019 @ 1:06 am

Tyler was such a sweet boy. I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

#40 Comment By Chris Ann (Quigley) Ceraso On February 21, 2019 @ 1:25 am

I am heartbroken for you all. I kept waking up last night with a heavy heart, and inorayed for you each time. I will continue to do so for a long time.

#41 Comment By Paul & Katrina Swaim On February 21, 2019 @ 2:08 am

Nothing I can say is adequate to tell you how sorry I am for the loss you are suffering. May the God of all comfort wrap His arms around you and cry with you through this time of mourning. You are supremely loved and will be in our prayers.

#42 Comment By Julie Hall Swaim On February 21, 2019 @ 2:16 am

My heart hurts for you & your entire family. You have my prayers & thoughts?

#43 Comment By PATRICIA MITCHELL On February 21, 2019 @ 2:22 am

Ms. Nancy- Scooter and I are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for your sweet family during this difficult time. We loved Tyler, too.

Patricia Mitchell & Scooter Taylor

#44 Comment By Lorry Hill Anderton On February 21, 2019 @ 3:32 am

My heart goes out to your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers are with you. Put this in the lord’s hands and let him guide and comfort you.

#45 Comment By Cheryl Hobbs On February 21, 2019 @ 3:35 am

My prayers are with you all

#46 Comment By Kim Whitaker On February 21, 2019 @ 4:03 am

May Abba Father give you the peace that passes ALL understanding. My heart is broken for you. With love and prayers.

#47 Comment By Brenda Ables On February 21, 2019 @ 4:37 am

I have no words to you how sorry I am for your loss. But my heart hurts for you and I’m praying for comfort for you.

#48 Comment By Brenda Ables On February 21, 2019 @ 4:37 am

I have no words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. But my heart hurts for you and I’m praying for comfort for you.

#49 Comment By Regina Tackett-Johanns On February 21, 2019 @ 5:17 am

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for all of you but I hope you know that your Christian family stands with you and you will never be alone. We are all here should you need anything, even if it is just someone to sit quietly with you. I love you all and wish I could be there with you in person. Much love and condolences. ((Hugs))

#50 Comment By Joel & Melissa Taylor On February 21, 2019 @ 6:04 am

We loved Tyler and our hearts break with you during this time of deep sorrow. Even though we are too far away to be with you this weekend, we grieve with you from New Mexico and your family will be in our heart and prayers in the days and years to come.

#51 Comment By Dustin crim On February 21, 2019 @ 8:21 am

I’m so sorry about this there is nothing I can say to make it better but he is in a better place and God is holding him in his arms right now because he was to good for this world

#52 Comment By Rhonda Honey Wilbanks On February 21, 2019 @ 2:48 pm

So sorry for the loss of your son Tyler. May God give you and your family peace, comfort and understanding in the days, weeks and months to come…

#53 Comment By Debbie Logan On February 21, 2019 @ 3:19 pm

My sweet, sweet friend Nancy, I cannot begin to understand the grief you are going thru now with this terrible loss of your son, dear Tyler. Just know that you and Olivia and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers and will remain there. I’m just at a loss for words. May God lift you up, comfort and keep you in His loving arms. Love you!

#54 Comment By Patty Wells On February 21, 2019 @ 6:12 pm

There are no words. God is listening through our tears. Tyler touched so many lives. I have no words just hugs and prayers, we love you Nancy, Kenny , Olivia

#55 Comment By Alexis keener On February 21, 2019 @ 7:05 pm

Nancy and olivia, I’m am so sorry for your loss Tyler was a good kid he will be missed by all I’ll try to make it Saturday to give yall hugs

#56 Comment By Jennie Wilkins On February 21, 2019 @ 9:20 pm

Nancy and Kenny,

I enjoyed watching Tyler grow up from afar through social media posts.
Through your posts it’s evident he inherited many lovely personality traits from both of you. Also evident is how much he loved those around him and how he was dearly loved.

May your memories of Tyler and the love of your family surround you and give you strength and peace in the days ahead.

#57 Comment By Stacey Ryan On February 22, 2019 @ 12:08 am

Kenny,

I’m so sorry to hear this. Please know you are in my thoughts.

#58 Comment By Julie Tracy On February 22, 2019 @ 4:02 am

I am so sorry to hear about this terrible loss. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending much love. ❤️??

#59 Comment By Jennie Roles-Walter On February 22, 2019 @ 5:33 am

I am so heartbroken for your loss. Prayers and love for you and your family.

#60 Comment By Mark and Darla (Miller) Burt On February 22, 2019 @ 7:39 pm

Nancy and Kenny,
We are heartbroken for your great loss and are praying for comfort and peace that passes understand. You are loved by so many and are being lifted up. May you be held by the Father.

#61 Comment By Stephanie Reynolds On February 22, 2019 @ 9:08 pm

I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in Jesus words at John 5:28,29. There Jesus promised a resurrection of our loved ones. This beautiful hope can sustain us during times of grief. If you would like to learn more about the resurrection hope and ways to cope with grief, please visit jw.org. Please accept my condolences.

#62 Comment By Tammy Taylor On February 23, 2019 @ 5:11 pm

Nancy you are in my heart and prayers

#63 Comment By The Baughs On February 23, 2019 @ 8:28 pm

Dearest Nancy, Olivia, and Kenny….we are so very sorry we could not be there with you to honor Tyler today. We enjoyed the time we spent with him last Nov at your home and again later at J and Sarahs. Such a fine young man. We were getting ready to leave this morning and checked flood conditions and saw roads were being closed and since we don’t know the area that well we decided we’d better not try it. But our hearts were certainly there with you. And will continue to be always. May peace and comfort come to you from the One who supplies all our needs. Our love….Fran and Dale

#64 Comment By Angela Roland On February 23, 2019 @ 8:31 pm

My heart breaks for your family, I lost both my boys in 2014. The pain is never bending.

#65 Comment By Joyce Barber On February 23, 2019 @ 8:37 pm

Thoughts and prayers for you all to find peace in God’s mighty grace.

#66 Comment By Rexine Pigg On February 25, 2019 @ 2:23 am

With deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. Lean on our Lord & He will give you peace. Amen

#67 Comment By Mrs. CM On February 28, 2019 @ 12:48 pm

Dear Family, please accept my deepest condolences. May God comfort your hearts as you face this difficult time. Please be comforted by God’s loving promise at Acts 24:15. You are in my prayers.