Dustin Dodson (Maples)

Dustin Ray Dodson (Maples), 27, Springfield, Missouri formerly of Kansas City, Missouri was born June 7, 1982 to his parents Dennis Maples and Lisa Dodson. He left us suddenly on December 9, 2009.

He was a free-spirited young man who had many hidden talents. He attended Study Middle School and Central High School. He enjoyed being around family and friends. But most of all, he loved his children. He will be greatly missed by everyone who had the opportunity to know him.

Dustin is preceded in death by his grandparents, Richard & Helen Maples, Roy & Carolyn Dodson and Marvin & Annabelle Miller.

He is survived by two children, Bradley Michael Dodson (8) and Abigail Ann Dodson (5); his parents, Dennis & Tracy Maples and Lisa Dodson; his brothers and sisters, Tiffany Grimes (29), Misty Ezzo (29), Chris Dodson (26), Marvin Maples (16) and Carlina Maples (10); and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Memorial services will be at 6:00 p.m. Friday December 18, 2009 in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut St.