Gregg Charles Dodson, age 75, of Sanford NC, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 14th, 2026.

Gregg was born in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Madelyn L. Dodson and James K. Dodson. He was preceded in death by his wives Dianne Dodson and Peggy Dodson, his daughter Samantha D. McNeill, and his sister Gail Gilmour.

While studying Business Administration at Central College in Missouri, he was a member of the university's prestigious A Cappella Choir, performing and traveling all over Missouri. Gregg served in the United States Airforce from 1972-1974, where he excelled as an Avionic Navigation Systems Specialist and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He served at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada and was honored to work on F4-Phantoms, including the famed Thunderbirds. Gregg’s love for his country was always on display, but especially on July 4th when he could be seen passing out American Flags at fireworks and parades. 

Gregg was a member of Jonesboro United Methodist Church in Sanford, NC, where he served on the Church Council. In addition to volunteering his time with the church, Gregg was also a dedicated volunteer with Scouting America. He held many positions and was recognized in 2008 when he was awarded the Silver Beaver Award, the highest distinguished service award a council of Scouting America can bestow on an adult volunteer.

Professionally Gregg was an entrepreneur. His love for running a business started as a child, working in his grandfather’s paint store. Gregg owned and operated many businesses, the most successful and longest lasting being Recycle Offices Incorporated (Morrisville, NC) and Tramway Stone and Mulch (Sanford, NC).

Gregg is survived by his children Cindy L. Dodson of Sanford, NC, Tracy D. Gilland and husband Randy C. Gilland of Fuquay Varina, NC, son-in-law Mark A. McNeill of Haymarket, VA, and “Little” Gregg C. Dodson II of Raleigh, NC, and sister Gwen Powell of Lincoln NE, grandchildren Derrick Haire, Preston Haire, Jackson McNeill, Bryson McNeill, Makayla Gilland, Turner McNeil, Calyssa Gilland, and many cousins.

A Celebration of life will be held Thursday, May, 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Jonesboro United Methodist church in Sanford, NC. A reception will be held after the service in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of the Carolinas, or the Bread Basket of Sanford, NC.

“May the Great Scoutmaster of all good Scouts be with us until we meet again.”

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