Joel Lee Dodd, age 41, of Alto, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022.
Born on April 8, 1981, in Gainesville, he was a son of Franklin and Joy Dodd of Alto. 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.
Joel was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leroy Dodd, and several aunts.
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.
Funeral services are at 2 pm, Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Alto Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. Scott Ledbetter and Rev. Jeff Lovell officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 -4 and 6 – 8 pm, Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the funeral home.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
