J.D. Dodge, formerly of Henryetta, died Jan. 4, 2015 at the age of 75. He was born July 18, 1939 to Jim and Mary (Eslick) Dodge in Henryetta and served in the US Navy on the USS Yorktown from 1958 to 1962. He owned Dodge Construction Company for 40 years. He met Betty Jane Dodge (Luker) in 1960 and they were married in 1962.
He was predeceased by his parents, brother, and two sisters.
Survivors include: his wife of 52 years, Betty, his son Johnny (Wanetha), his daughters Bonnie Collins (Jason) and Julie Smart, seven grandkids, and ten great-grandkids, who affectionately called him PaPa Dee.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 6 and Wednesday, January 7 from noon to 6 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. January 8, 2015 at the chapel of Moore Funeral and Cremation in Moore. Interment will follow at Moore City Cemetery.