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Terry Milard Dotson, age 75, of Graysville, Tennessee, passed away on March 18, 2025, at Parkridge Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born in Dayton, Tennessee, on February 23, 1950, to Paul and Marjorie Wright Dotson.
Terry was a lifelong resident of the area who cherished his family, the outdoors, and his love for cars and tinkering. He was particularly fond of riding four-wheelers and playing in the mud.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara Dotson; his daughter, Terri Ann Dotson; his sister, Paula Faye Dotson; his brothers, Tony and Randall Dotson; and his grandsons, Charles Mack Hickman and Rusty Adams.
Terry is survived by his two children: Kim (Mike) Creek and Lisa (Paul) Hindman; his son-in-law, Rusty Adams; his sister, Jackie Snyder; and eleven grandchildren: Dakota (Dayle) Hickman, Amanda (Patrick) Millard, Brandon (Alyssa) Creek, Austin Reed, Savanah Reed, Courtney Reed, Makayla McAfee, Kayla (Alex) Powell, Patrick Hindman, Destiny Hindman, and Alex Adams. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren: Kaden Millard, Kasen Powell, Jasper Powell, and Maisy Powell, as well as several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on March 22, 2025, at Coulter Garrison Funeral Home. The family would like to express their gratitude for the outpouring of support during this difficult time. Coulter Garrison Funeral Home of Dayton in charge of arrangements.
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