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The Eleventh Hour

Calvin E. Dodd

Calvin Early Dodd passed peacefully away at Rosewood Village on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, where he recently celebrated his 90th birthday, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 16, 1924 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Enoch Brower Dodd and Anna Mae Stribling Dodd; and his siblings, Elsie Valentine Dodd Nicholas, Jesse Haywood Dodd and Randolph Harvey Dodd. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Virginia Belle Herron Dodd. Calvin was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Charlottesville since the age of 5 and a proud founding member of the Rivanna Rifle and Pistol Club. He was also a graduate of Lane High School and a veteran of World War II, where he served in the United States Army. Calvin was a salesman for both Fielding Auto Parts and R.M. Davis auto dealership until his retirement. Affectionately known as "Boney" by family and close friends, he will be remembered as a charming southern gentleman who loved fishing at his vacation home in Deltaville. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911 www.hopva.org; or First Presbyterian Church, 500 Park Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillandwood.com.