Passing of Larry Dotson

free · Postby **free** » July 27th, 2009, 3:17 pm

From the CoGoP website:

It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the passing of one of our very own. Around 6:00 P.M. this evening Bishop Larry J. Dotson passed away. We are never prepared to give our loved ones up; however, God is faithful and Bishop Dotson has received an eternal healing and heaven has received our friend with a welcome into our Savior’s arms. Even though our hearts are heavy, we rejoice that Bishop Dotson is now with his Heavenly Father and his suffering is over.

Our prayers will now be focused on praying for the Holy Spirit to comfort Sister Frankie, their son, Joe and all of the Dotson family. I am sure that as friends of the Dotsons several of you will receive information and arrangements as soon as they are complete. I will certainly be sending on all contact information and arrangements as we receive it here in the office.

I have talked with his son several times this afternoon and it seems that his passing was peaceful."

God bless you!
Sincerely,
Sam N. Clements

"We are all so sorry to share that Bishop Larry Dotson, Overseer of Florida for the COGOP passed away this evening. I know that we all join Sister Frankie Dotson, their son Joe and family in prayers for comfort and strength. We are all grieved and shocked at this loss of a wonderful friend, partner in ministry, and leader for this family of ministry."

Sincerely,
Bishop Randall E. Howard
General Overseer

stevenson · Postby **stevenson** » July 27th, 2009, 3:32 pm

Wow! Was he sick or something. I just got this news about 5 minutes ago and thought, "it can't be true".

I remember him as a great guy and minister. First time I met him we talked as if we'd known each other for years. So sad!

KBevangelist · Postby **KBevangelist** » July 27th, 2009, 4:02 pm

He had pancreatic cancer I believe.

So sad to hear.

Praying for his family

KB

free · Postby **free** » July 27th, 2009, 4:15 pm

I have known the Dotson family my entire life...Brother Dotson has been fighting this cancer for a releatively short time and claimed healing from the beginning. He and his leadership will be missed.

DeWayneTN · Postby **DeWayneTN** » July 27th, 2009, 4:40 pm

Very sad to hear. Praying for the family.

RamboPreacher · Postby **RamboPreacher** » July 28th, 2009, 2:38 am

I understood it to be stage 4, and Bishop Clements went to visit him last weekend, as I understand (that was when our regional convention was and he was going to be the HQ rep, Bishop Menke came in a last minute change).

prayers continue for the friends and families.

Faith rider · Postby **Faith rider** » July 28th, 2009, 3:37 am

Our prayers are with his family.

soulsearcher · Postby **soulsearcher** » July 28th, 2009, 10:06 am

A friend told me he was able to minister in the state convention - from a wheel chair.

scooter · Postby **scooter** » July 29th, 2009, 12:23 pm

Funeral Arrangements for Bishop L. J. Dotson: Becker Funeral Home (in charge of arrangements) 806 W. Minneola Avenue Clermont, FL 34712 352-394-7121 The service will be Saturday, August 1 at 1:00 P.M. At The Wesley Center 950 8th Street Clermont, FL (directly behind the First United Methodist Church of Clermont on Hwy 50) There is not visitation prior to the service.

Jennifer Smith · Postby **Jennifer Smith** » July 30th, 2009, 7:07 pm

Florida has lost a good man in Brother Dotson. Praying for the family, and for the state of Florida as well.

one love · Postby **one love** » July 31st, 2009, 1:29 am

I will be praying for the family. I dont remember him to my knowledge. How old was he?

stevenson · Postby **stevenson** » July 31st, 2009, 3:35 am

I don't know his age. I met him & his wife several years ago at a Marriage Cinference. He was a financial wizard. If you needed investment help, he was the guy to talk to. Very intelligent man and a great loss.

Jude 2