AKRON – Lester “Jr.” Dotson, 76, of Akron, died at 6:40 a.m. Jan. 13, 2012, in Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. He was born Aug. 10, 1936, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Lester and Gladys Prater Dotson. On Dec. 20, 1955, in Macy, he married Nancy Shafer, she survives. He was a Millwright for more than 48 years and was a member of the Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters Millwright Local 1076. He enjoyed tinkering and working on various things. He was an avid mushroom hunter and also enjoyed country and western music. Also surviving are three daughters: Sharon (and spouse Ronnie) Conley, Akron; Karen Tyler, Evansville; and Wendy (and spouse Tom) Ellet, Roann; four grandchildren: Ryan Dotson, Brook Stevens and Caitlin and Renessa Ellet; five great-grandchildren: Brianne Zeiger; Miranda, Alexyss and Colton Dotson; and Kaydence Stevens; and two sisters, Evalee Hill, Dayton, Ohio, and Ethel Johnson, Akron. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial calling will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron. Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Hospital, 1400 E. 9th S., Rochester, IN 46975. Condolence may be sent via www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com
