The Dodson family lost their loving hero, Lantham Wade Dodson, on Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was 49 years old and born in St. Louis, Missouri.
He grew up in Webster and attended Webster Groves High School, where he created his circle of friends. He attended Missouri State University and received his Degree in Criminal Justice.
Major Lantham Dodson was an active duty officer in the United States Army. He first deployed as military police in Berlin, at Checkpoint Charlie, where he saw the wall come down. His deployments within his career included Afghanistan, Iraq, and Turkey.
Lantham was known for his love of hockey and golf. He was a loving man and had many passions in life, which included his family, his love for Christ, the United States Army, the Blues and the Cardinals. Any one who knew Lantham knew he had a movie quote for just about everything. Lantham was a strong man who was admired by many for his courageous actions throughout his life.
Lantham was a loving and caring father; his daughters meant everything to him, and he meant the world to his daughters. He was a devoted and loving husband to Cheryl, and they were soul mates.
Lantham is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Dodson, loving daughters Kylie and Kortney Dodson; step children, Chad Dubiel (Alyssa), Courtney Dubiel, Conner Parker; Mother Carolyn Dodson; Brother, Greg “Zander” Dodson; sister, Tara Blattner (Greg); nieces, Jordan Hulsey, Anna Dodson, Allison Blattner; Nephew, Drew Blattner; grand nephew and grand nieces; Ian, Makenna, and Ila; uncle Charlie Hoppe (Darlene); cousins, Lorrie Peters, Brad Hoppe. He is predeceased by father; Wyatt Dodson; grandparents, Fred and Gloria Hoppe.
The calling hours will be held at Kutis Funeral Home, Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Rd, St. Louis, Missouri, on Sunday, June 28, 2020, from 1-6 pm. The funeral services will be held on Monday, June 29, 2020, at 11 am, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 12345 Manchester Rd, Des Peres, Missouri. For people wishing to honor Lantham, we are asking that donations be made to 22 Too Many at 22toomany.com and American Diabetes Association.
So incredibly sorry for your family’s loss. Lan was such a great human being and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Saying prayers for all.
Thank you for serving our country and God Bless !
Words can’t express our sorrow on this tragic loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
To my dear friend Cheryl and family with my deepest sympathy may GOD watch over your family during your time of need. Love Cathy B.
He was a good man , I only knew him for about two years but he never once stepped away from advice or just talking about the game . He helped me grow not only as a Soldier but overall as a person. May he and your family be blessed.
So sorry; such a loss! But what an eternity he entered! I imagine by now he has met my soldier son, Jonathan. Patriots and Lutherans……..such conversations they will have! And we will see them again. https://vimeo.com/91520842
So sorry for the loss of your son. I will continue to pray for you and your family. I am a GoldstarMom and when you are up to it I would love to chat with you. If there is anything you may need please don’t hesitate to phone me 314-285-0220
I served with MAJ Dodson in the 351st Civil Affairs Command in Mountain View, California. He was and is a highly respected officer valued by me and others for his sound work. He is missed, but appreciated.
Lan, you were one of the good ones. You always had a kind word and a smile whenever I saw you. I don’t think you knew how much it meant to me because of everything going on back then.
I’m so sorry that you’re gone. Till Valhalla.
Cheryl, Kortney, and Kylie, I have no words that can temper your sadness and loss. I am so sorry that he’s not there with you anymore. My condolences and prayers for all of you.
To my friend Cheryl I am so sadden by his loss. I pray he is at peace and that God gives you strength to get thru this. Your friends are here four you always. Love you and God Bless
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Lan was a wonderful man
So sorry for your loss . My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember all the fun times we had together. Sending everyone hugs and strength to get through this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and specially Kortney ❤️Sending so many hugs to you all
Cheryl I am so sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are up for you and Lans family
Please accept my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences. Lan meant so much to me and the 351st Civil Affairs Command. I am proud to have known and served with him for the last 3 years and will miss him dearly. I would love to hear one last movie quote from some obscure movie we both watched 20 years ago or hear how great the ST Louis Blues are.
To Cheryl, Kylie, and Kortney, please know that he was loved by his Army family and we mourn with you this tragic loss.
May the Lord give you and your family the strength, my deepest condolences to your loss. He will never be forgotten.
Dear Cheryl and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God comfort you during this difficult loss of husband, father, son, uncle and much more to so many people. We love you and continue to intercede in prayer on your behalf.
Always enjoyed seeing Lan and Cheryl at gatherings. Always a lot of fun. Rest in Peace Lan.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Words still fail me trying to express how I feel about his passing. Lan would know exactly what to say at this moment.
We would tease each other over our choice in teams, especially since we both grew up in Missouri and attended same college. I am a Chicago fan, him St Louis.
I would crack up in my office when I heard him on the phone (several doors down from mine) talking to one of the downtraces, because I always knew exactly who it was and the outcone was always the same. Kinda like the movie Groundhog Day.
He never judged. I appreciated how he still reached out to see how things were after I went on mil leave.
He had an incredible work ethic and kept things going. He will never knowvthe impact he made on all of our lives.
Thanks for the laughs Lan. You will be missed. Never forgotten.
Cheryl, Kortney, and Kylie, you are in my prayers.
“The sun, the moon, the wind, the stars, will forever be around, reminding you of the love you shared, and the peace he’s finally found.”
I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant peace and wrap his loving arms around you all during this time. Will miss you Lan! RIP Lan.
I don’t even know what to say. Lane worked at Checkpoint Charlie with me. He was at my home playing spades. He held my oldest child. He was just a young Private…..I knew he was commissioned. He was a great Soldier in Berlin. He will be missed. My heart breaks……
I’m so very sorry for the loss of MAJ Dodson. I never met him, but just reading about him I see he was a most excellent soldier, leader, and family man – loved and missed by many. At some point I would like to connect with his family. If there is a way our organization can honor and remember MAJ Dodson, we will surely do this. Again, my condolences, support, and prayers to his family and friends. Keri Jacobs, Co-Founder of 22 Too Many
It’s 2023; I still think of you often Lan. My heart breaks thinking that was your only choice. You had so much to give, but you have it all away. RIP.
Your 2nd wife, Angie.
Rest In Eternal Peace Sir