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Wyatt Earl Dodd

Wyatt Earl Dodd

August 6, 1942 - June 29, 2021

Wyatt Earl Dodd probably passed away at his home in Bells but was pronounced at the hospital in Sherman, Texas June 29, 2021 at the age 78. He was born August 6, 1942 to Wyatt Harvey and Ruth Naomi (Lane) Dodd in Lodi, Ohio. He was nicknamed “Butch” as a child.

He honorably served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the service, he went on to work for Texas Instruments. He was a highly accomplished electrical engineer and retired from Raytheon after a 36-year career. In retirement, he served as a consultant. Butch was an intelligent man with an excellent mind for mathematics and numbers. He was a private person who was a steadfast and loyal friend.

He married Juanita Frances Holley on August 6, 1970 in Mesquite, Texas. This was a calculated date of choice, his 28th birthday! They enjoyed nearly 51 years of love, contentment and security in one another.

Butch found peace and comfort in the solitude of their land, a beautiful property with gentle hills, ponds and trees.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wyatt Harvey and Ruth Naomi Dodd; brother, Danny Ray Dodd.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita Dodd; son, Darin Brunet; brother, Richard Dodd and wife Pam; Rick and Pam’s daughter Deirdre Hyatt and her extended family; and cousins, nieces and nephews in Ohio.

The family asks that if  donations want to be made to please donate to the Disabled Veterans at  //www.dav.org/

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  1. Sandy and Tracy Holley
    Sandy and Tracy Holley on July 1, 2021 at 3:42 PM

    He was a great man that will be missed.

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  2. John C. Smith
    John C. Smith on July 1, 2021 at 3:44 PM

    R.I.P. Uncle Butch.

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  3. Suzy Isom
    Suzy Isom on July 1, 2021 at 4:29 PM

    Nita and family: I am so sorry for your loss.May Butch find comfort and peace. Love you Nita. Will be with you in prayers and thoughts as you travelthis next journey.

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  4. Cathy S
    Cathy S on July 2, 2021 at 2:52 AM

    He was so very kind to me as a child when we lived next door. He will always be remembered kindly.

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  5. Debbie & Tommy Taylor
    Debbie & Tommy Taylor on July 2, 2021 at 8:44 AM

    You will be missed, such a great uncle, loved to aggravate and make me laugh! See you again one day (RIP)??

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  6. Deirdre Hyatt
    Deirdre Hyatt on July 2, 2021 at 12:41 PM

    Prayers

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  7. Laura
    Laura on July 2, 2021 at 7:55 PM

    May the Lord be your guide.
    God bless you Aunt Nita.
    See you when I get there Unc.

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  8. Judy & Tommy Peoples
    Judy & Tommy Peoples on July 2, 2021 at 8:46 PM

    Such a good Uncle to me and a good friend to Tommy. Always making us laugh! We will miss you Uncle Butch. We’ll see you again some day.

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  9. MOSES RODRIQUEZ
    MOSES RODRIQUEZ on July 5, 2021 at 8:22 AM

    ANOTHER GOOD SHIP MATE FROM MY VIET NAM DAYS TO MEET ON THE OTHER SIDE. MANY FOND MEMORIES OF OUR SAILING DAY. WE WERE REALLY TIGHT BACK THEN, STILL REMEMBER WHEN HE CAME TO SEE ME HERE IN DENVER (LITTLETON) YEARS AGO ,IT WAS GOOD TO SEE HIM AGAIN. HE WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS TONIGHT. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND

    MOSES (ROD-CHECH) RODRIQUEZ

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  10. Janet Waldrip
    Janet Waldrip on July 5, 2021 at 10:53 AM

    Nita and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless you, guide you, and give you comfort in the coming days ahead.

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    • Roger, Bonnie and Families H Baldus
      Roger, Bonnie and Families H Baldus on November 8, 2021 at 2:43 PM

      God bless you Wyatt, as well his family. Was proud to served with ET Dodd in US Navy. Could fix any electronic device in front of him. Served with Wyatt aboard the Richard B. Anderson in 1964-65. A special memory I have was watching him strap on the 45 cal. gun for ASROC watch. Imposing figure.

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