Keith Dodgins, age 41 of Demorest, passed away Monday, August 13, 2012.
Born in Stephens County on August 02, 1971, he was the son of Anita Wilson and Gervace Dodgins. Mr. Dodgins was the owner and operator of Soque Tree Service and a member of The Torch Worship Center. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but his love was coaching softball. He coached little league softball and a travel softball team.
Surviving are daughters, Haley Dodgins and Emily Dodgins both of Demorest; fiancée, Rebecca Tyler of Demorest; children of fiancée, Brooke Phillips, Caleb Phillips and Andrew Phillips all of Demorest; mother and stepfather, Anita & Tom Wilson of Gainesville; father and stepmother, Gervace & Dianne Dodgins of Clarkesville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Debra & Mike Hall of Gainesville and Kristi & Johnaton Rayner of Alto; step sister, Marisa & James Dale of Cornelia; mother of his children, Allison Wright of Demorest; grandparents, Merle Frye of Demorest; grandparents and great grandparents of his children, Nancy & Michael Lewallen of Cornelia; Frances Green of Demorest, Everage & Evelyn Lewallen of Baldwin; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are 2:00 pm Friday, August 17, 2012, at The Torch Worship Center with Pastor Scott Smith and Pastor Mike Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in Fairfield Baptist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 & 6-9 pm on Thursday.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Haley & Emily Dodgins Memorial Fund, PO Box 725, Cornelia, GA 30531.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
