Johnny Edward

Dotson

Johnnie (Johnny) Edward Dotson was born to Earl and Betty (Estep) Dotson in Chicago, IL on November 3, 1966, and ran to the arms of our Heavenly Father on February 13, 2026, after a daring, fearless, and heroic fight with cancer. John grew up in Bullcreek, WV and was a proud Bullcreeker. He graduated from Iaeger High School where he played football and wrestled. John attended the National Institute of Technology in Crosslanes, WV where he studied Electrical Engineering. After graduating, John attended climbing school to prepare him for his 33 year career as a journeyman lineman. John was a proud union member for 28 years including IBEW 304 and IBEW 66. On November 19, 2001, John married the love of his life Deborah. John enjoyed many outdoor activities including mountain biking, fishing, surfing, snowboarding, racing cars; to say the least, he was an adrenaline junkie. John lived each day to the fullest and loved his family fiercely.

John is preceded in death by his father Earl Dotson, his paternal grandparents Garfield and Ruby Dotson, his maternal grandparents Burl and Bessie Estep, his Uncle Roger Dotson, and other beloved family members. John is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 25 years Deborah, his 7 children; Matthew (Ashleigh) Dotson of Ohio, Chelsea (Stephen) Ferguson of West Virginia, Courtney (Kurt) Lester of West Virginia, Elyssa (John) Neel, Kenneth (Leanza) Albertson, Jacob Dotson, Aryel (Austin) Thompson of Oklahoma, his mother Betty (Lena) Dotson of West Virginia, his sister Coni (JD) Torres of North Carolina, his sister Tina (Chris) Coleman of West Virginia, 23 grandchildren, along with a host of family members and dear friends that will forever cherish his memory.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. An online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.