Edwards L.  Dodds
1944 - 2020

     Edward  L. Dodds, 75, of Keokuk IA went home to be with Jesus on Friday, May 1, 2020 at
his son’s home in Warsaw, IL.
     He was born on November 11, 1944 in Effingham Illinois the son of Edgar and Dorothy
Blankenship Dodds.  He graduated from Quincy Senior High in Quincy, IL.
     Ed was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served his country during the Vietnam
War.
     On November 11, 1967, Ed was united in marriage to Leola “Lana” Ann Yates in Quincy, IL. 
She preceded him in death on April 3, 2011. 
     He had been employed at Methode Electronics in Carthage, IL.
     He loved his family at Living Hope Church in Nauvoo, IL
     Ed never knew a stranger and made friends everywhere he went.  He had a deep love for Jesus
and was a bold witness to him with his testimony, generosity and kindness. Ed had a green thumb
and surrounded himself with plants and flowers both indoors and out. But nothing brought him
more joy than his family.
     He is survived by his sister, Lenelle Mewes of Quincy, four sons, Rory Dodds (Deborah) of
Arlington, TX, Travis Dodds (Tressa) of Ewing, MO, Jason Dodds (Jennifer) of Warsaw, Il and
Brandon Dodds of Keokuk, Ia. Seven grandchildren, Jerrod Dodds, Jacob Dodds, Aaron Dodds,
Linkin Dodds, Ashlynn Dodds, Rory Dodds, Jr., April Allen, three great-grandchildren, Brylee
Dodds, Jaxon Dodds, Audrey Allen and was looking forward to the arrival of Emmett Dodds. He
will also be greatly missed by his loyal dog, Lulu. 
     Besides his wife, he was also preceded in death by two sons, Christopher Dodds in infancy,
Joshua Dodds and one granddaughter, Autumn Dodds. 
     A Graveside service will be held Tuesday May 5th at 3 p.m. at the Scandinavian Cemetery in
rural Keokuk.
     In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local Food Bank.
     The Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk is assisting the family with arrangements.