LaVerne E. "Chick" Dotts,

age 79, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2024. He was surrounded by family and friends when the Lord called him home.  Born in Dover, Ohio on Dec. 12, 1944 to Homer and Anne Dotts.  Chick was number 10 of 11 children, most of whom have gone home before him.  He is survived by one brother, Richard "Dick" (Doris) Dotts and one sister, Vicki "Vic" (Bob) Todd.  Chick is also proceeded in death by the first love of his life, Dianne (Leiter) Dotts. They met in the 9th grade at Dover High School and married after graduation in 1963. They were together until death parted them Oct. 1, 1994. Chick is also survived by his two girls, Melinda (Paul Jr.) Robb and Karen (Curtis) Dotts.  Five grandchildren, Nicole (Nick) Daisy, Dale (Tori) Robb, Trae (Mia) Robb, Brittany (Tom) Proper and Neil (Jamie) Proper. Along with six great grandchildren, Albert, Octavia, Kayden, Kaylee, Jordyn and Cali. Chick was a very blessed man to have had a second love for the past 30 years. He is survived by Carol Walters and her two sons, Jamie (Sharon) Walters and Shane (Jen) Walters. Chick and Carol had also known one another since high school, and he loved her and all of her family with all of his heart. Jamie and Shane were the "bonus boys" that he had always desired.  Chick loved so many people and so many things.  Only after family did he love his country deeply. He fought in the Vietnam War and considered it an honor to do so.  He loved to fish and camp, particularly at Lake Erie. He loved gardening and hunting wild mushrooms in the spring. He loved to play cards, especially Jass and took card playing very seriously. He loved to play the slots any chance he got.  He loved sports, particularly the Browns, and Harley Davidson motorcycles were a part of his DNA as well.  A celebration of life will be held Sun., Aug. 25, 2024 at the Dover Eagles, 224 N Tuscarawas Ave, Dover, OH 44622, from 3 to 6 PM with a special time honoring Chick promptly at 4 PM. Any contributions in his honor may be made to Traditions Health Hospice, 238 Front Ave SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.  The Finefrock-Gordon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences may be left at: www.gordonfuneralhomes.com.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have remained faithful, and now the prize awaits me - the crown of righteousness, that the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the great day of his return. And the prize is not just for me, but for all who eagerly look forward to his glorious return.  2 Timothy 4:7-8

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