Funeral services for Joel Lee Dodd, 41, of Alto, were held Sunday, July 10, at Alto Congregational Holiness Church with the Rev. Scott Ledbetter and the Rev. Jeff Lovell officiating. Interment followed at the church cemetery.
Mr. Dodd passed away Monday, July 4, 2022.
Born April 8, 1981, in Gainesville, he was a son of Franklin and Joy Dodd of Alto. Joel was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leroy Dodd and several aunts.
Joel was a loving father to his daughter, Madelynn, who was the highlight of his life. He was also a rugged outdoorsman with an outgoing and charismatic personality. Heavy equipment was his passion from childhood, and he worked successfully in heavy equipment sales for a number of years. He was an avid football fan, especially of the Georgia Bulldogs.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Madelynn Leigh Dodd of Jefferson; brother and sister-in-law, Casey Dodd (Dakota) of San Diego, California and their children, James and Lillian Dodd; grandmother, Lillian Dodd of Alto; girlfriend, Zoe Jenkins of Cornelia; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia was in charge of arrangements.