Jewell Wade Dotson, 71, of Columbia passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at T.J. Health Columbia. He was born on May 25, 1954, in Campbellsville, to the late John Raymon and Nancy Ellen Price Dotson. He was preceded in death by his wife Sandra Gail Chrisman Dotson.
Mr. Dotson was of the Christian faith and enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and his dog “Whiskey”.
Survivors include five children; Ruby Janes (Mark), Jewell Lee Dotson (Linda) of Greensburg, Randall Lee Dotson of Edmonton, Amy Curry (Schyler) of Edmonton and Kenny Jewell Dotson (Autumn) of Edmonton, KY; twelve grandchildren Dusty, Jacob, Lucas, Gloria, Austin, Blake, Tristan, Trace, Landen, Ashton, Bridgett, Brooklyn, and Brandon; four great grandchildren Gavin, Emerson, Opal, and Sable; a sister Mary Reed of Campbellsville and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife he was precede in death by a daughter Rachel Gail Dotson, a granddaughter Tasha LaShay Bryant and several siblings.
Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Milltown Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00pm and will continue Thursday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Darrell Coffrey officiating, and pallbearers will be Chris Belcher, Junior Harris, Donnie Chamberlain, Jason Bennett, James Gray, and Jason Dotson. Honorary pallbearer will be David Chrisman.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the funeral home to assist will funeral expenses.
