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Keyla Givens posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2024
Judge Dotson was a fair and kind hearted man that saw the good in everyone I'm sorry to the family for your loss and he was very much appreciated in all the lives he saved mine being one of them he will never be forgotten.
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Dan Terry posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2024
Dan Terry
I had the privilege of serving in Judge Dotsons district court in Boyle County as a baliff for 7 years.
He was fair and treated everyone with respect.
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Marie Hellard posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2024
A fellow lawyer, and fellow Judge, Jeff was a friend and colleague. I enjoyed his smile and his laid back approach to life. When we first met it was when we were lawyers in a case where we represented clients on opposite sides. The approach he took was laid back and he amazed me at how he advocated for his client without being too aggressive and at the same time helping his client achieve the goals. I always enjoyed practicing cases with him, and then practicing cases in his courtroom before I too went on to become a Judge. I admire and respect Jeff greatly and will look forward to a reunion with him on the other side when we meet again. Jeff was a cool guy I’m thankful to say that I knew. I wish his family and friends great comfort and peace in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ during this difficult time.
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Charlotte Newman posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2024
Q: How did you meet Honorable Jeffrey?
A: My heart is broken you been a part of my life 23 years and for you I am grateful! You definitely knew how to handle me when I couldn't myself you saved my life sir and I'm so glad you can see the results of your structure you put in my life..rest in power judge keep your eye on me so I don't slip..chris jack mom and dad so sorry
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Sunday, October 6, 2024
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With grateful hearts for all his support of so many, he will be greatly missed. We offer our deepest sympathies!
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Julie Coy and Emily Terrell. planted a tree in memory of Honorable Jeffrey Dotson
Saturday, October 5, 2024
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Allen Knight posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2024
Jeff was a terrific judge who applied the law in a very sincere way to everyone that came before him. He was a real friend who welcomed me in to visit him and we talked about Harrodsburg and the lawmen we had in common! I will never forget him.
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
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Sandy, Rebecca and Dylan Carss , and Mary Dyche purchased flowers
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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Our deepest condolences, our hearts are broken for you all.
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Sandy, Rebecca and Dylan Carss , and Mary Dyche planted a tree in memory of Honorable Jeffrey Dotson
Thursday, October 3, 2024
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Holly Harmon posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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Judge Dotson was a compassionate Judge. I had the pleasure working with him in his court as District Judge when he was the presiding Judge over juveniles before him in court. He was stern but he would often take a long pause to find out what was going on with juveniles causing them to before his Court. He would often say “talk to me, tell me what’s going on, I can’t help you if I don’t know.” As a social worker, I would often be called immediately to his courtroom to speak to juveniles because he cared to make sure they were heard and to be more than a Judge in the moment. He was more than just handing out consequences, he was sincere in his actions and took the time to listen to the issues that had surfaced. In addition, he would celebrate victories when defendants overcame hardships and hold them responsible so that they ability to become successful. Praying for his family and friends.
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Linda Fowler lit a candle
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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Judge Dotson was a fair but firm judge. He was kind to everyone who entered his courtroom. I’m so sorry for the loss of a great man and judge!
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LuShannon purchased flowers
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
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Im so sorry Chris. I am thinking of you and Jack. LuShannon
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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With our sympathies, Dave and Paula Ecton and John and Elaine Thompson,(Paradise #18)
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Honorable Jeffrey Dotson
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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With deepest sympathies Stephanie Dotson Lawley and Alex Lawley
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Sharon Daugherty posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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I remember working with Jeff when he had his law office and then he became Juge. He was a wonderful soul and a great person. I was glad to have known him. My prayers are with his wife, son and family.
Sharon Daugherty
Danville KY
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William Lane posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
We started as District Judges together he will be missed
William Lane
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Janice Yeast posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
I loved Jeff. You were wonderful neighbors. My heart is broken. He always had that big smile! Love to you. Janice
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Chip McInnis lit a candle
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Rest In Peace Judge Dotson. I will always remember your kindness to me! My prayers for family and friends. Chip McInnis
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Tracey Bodner posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Sending Prayers to all the family and friends. So sorry for your loss.
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Gerald Wethington lit a candle
Monday, September 30, 2024
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May God Keep and comfort This Family at this time I stood Six Feet from his Bench for many years and watched as he Served Justice with Compassion Jeff Was A Great Man and I admired him
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Monday, September 30, 2024
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I first met Jeff when my daughter Hailey was lucky enough to land on his soccer team, playing with Jack, her first year of playing, and we immediately loved him. Jeff loved to have fun, and he really cut loose with little ones, Hailey especially because she was so small, teaching her to “bear growl” of all things, at less than 3 ft tall…lol.
My other daughter Hannah got to know Jeff not through soccer, but court. You see Hannah is a recovering heroin addict, who over the years had gotten into trouble. I came to see another side of Jeff in court, a stern but fair Judge that really cared about the people in front of him. He told me once when talking, that he felt bad about having to send her to jail, but he told me he did it not for punishment, but to save her life. He could’ve let her walk out but he said he was afraid she would die if he did. He never gave up on her, and the final chance he took on her, he let her join the first class of Drug Court. I’m so proud to say Hannah was one of the first two graduates of the program, she’s gone on to welding school, and now going on to underwater welding school. Now she is somewhere around 2 1/2 years clean and sober, and thanks to Jeff and many others with the program, I have my daughter back and she has another chance at life.
Jeff you touched all of us in a very special way, and it hurts my heart to know I can no longer drive by and look to see if you might be standing outside so I can swing by and BS with you a for a few minutes on my way home. We’ll all miss the way you lit up every time you saw us.
THANK YOU, and WE’LL MISS YOU!!
The Lawson Family
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Mike Smith purchased flowers
Monday, September 30, 2024
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Please know that you are in my prayers in this time of loss and grief. Jack, please feel free to reach out If you need anything. God bless.
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Brad Minnic planted a tree in memory of Honorable Jeffrey Dotson
Monday, September 30, 2024
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Monday, September 30, 2024
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Q: What was one of your favorite qualities of Honorable Jeffrey?
A: I meet Judge Dotson years ago when he was the Judge for the guardianship over my grandmother.
The last 8 years I have been the Court officer at the Boyle County Detention Center, I loved working with Judge Dotson, he would always try to go above and beyond to help out with the inmates and would take my opinion a lot.
What I loved about him is he cared and loved his job thank you for all the great memories Jeff Love and Miss you buddy
The Lord has gained a great man, Matthew 5-9
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Janet West lit a candle
Monday, September 30, 2024
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I was always afraid to go in front of Judge Dotson cause of others opinions,but He was always so nice to me and understanding,I send ny deepest sympathy to all his family & friends during this difficult time. RIP
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Rebecca Cox lit a candle
Monday, September 30, 2024
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I am so sorry for your loss.My prayers for the Dotson family. He help save my life. He was a very kinda judge who care. I am forever greatful.
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Kathy Wilson posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
Thank you for all the help you gave us and others. We appreciate your guidance and caring. Your death is a great loss to our community. May you Rest in Peace.
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Monday, September 30, 2024
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Monday, September 30, 2024
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Stuart Holt posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
Jeff was always very kind to myself and my daughter and grandkids as they were going through a difficult time. I appreciate him Chris and Jack He always made us smile. He was great with kids and it was a privilege to have known Jeff. I know he will truly be missed. Stuart Holt and family
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David Teater posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
I met Jeff sometime in the mid-to-late 1990’s when we were both practicing law. I enjoyed his pleasant demeanor. After he was elected to the District Court Bench in 1993 we worked together in the Boyle District Court. Him judging and me prosecuting. We were always on the same page in terms of how we looked at dispensing justice in the cases we had before us. He was professional, direct but with a sense of humor. A truly “Honorable” Judge. I left that job in 2005 and I don’t remember ever seeing him again as I stopped practicing law in Danville. I truly respected him and enjoyed his company. We never discussed a case before us outside of the courtroom but we always seemed to agree on what to do in the various situations and cases presented to us. I am particularly proud of the fact that neither of us wanted to do any casework or see any litigants in his office. We worked every case for those years in open court and on the record. Rare for a lot of other courts I’ve been in back in those days. His death at such a relatively young age is a shock to me. Prayers for his family and friends. We’ve all lost a very Honorable man.
David C. Teater.
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Amanda Young posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
Jeff was a great man. A big cut up, but all business in the courtroom. He will be very missed. Sending prayers for Chris and Jack.
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Cathy Carter posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
Jeff Dotson was one of the nicest and most compassionate persons one will ever meet who did so much for so many. Jeff, Chris and Jack were my parents’ neighbors for years. Our family is
heartbroken. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Shane Carr posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
He was a great man who always believed in me and never gave up on me over coming my issues. You will be greatly missed.
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Andrea Tackett posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
I have known Jeff since he was born. His Mother's family lived across the street and his Aunt Gaye was my best friend. I would help Aunt Gaye babysit him when we were growing up. His Grandparents, his Mother Barb, and his Uncle Jimmy (who Jeffrey fondly called "BO") have always been my second family. Jeffrey was the neatest kid and our entire neighborhood loved him. Jeff left our hometown of Jenkins when he was 5 or 6 years old, but, he would return to spend his Summers with his grandparents. I haven't spent much time with him in his adult years, but, I have no doubt he was a great husband, father, lawyer and Judge. My heart breaks for his family. Rest in Peace Sweet Jeff. Godspeed.
Andrea McCown Tackett
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Stanley P Bryant Jr. posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
He truly, "saved my life!" Yes, he was tough, but compassionate! He gave me, "three chances!" When I failed the third one? Six months for, "contempt!" Yes, I was mad! I was an addict, who needed help! I've now been clean, fifteen years! He did my Mom & Dad's probate! Before we stared, I asked if I could make a statement? He let me! I said, "I want to thank you for saving my life, Judge Dotson!" He didn't really recognize me, until he read the forms! He asked me to approach the bench! He shook my hand, and said, "Mr. Bryant, you're obviously doing well?" I said, "You haven't seen my name on your docket, have you?" The whole courtroom had a good laugh! He congratulated me again, as the proceedings ended! I just wanted him to know, I was thankful, and no longer a bitter, drug addict! And? He knew that! RIP kind soul! I'm forever grateful! - Stanley P. Bryant Jr.
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Sabrina Wheat posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
I wouldn't be the woman, mother, and grandmother I've come to be had judge Dotson not seen something in me and given me the opportunity to be in his drug court program. It's truly changed my life. I'm so grateful to him for that and I know it just won't be the same without him there but he will remain in thoughts and prayers as well as for his family. I'm so sorry you had to lose such a great man and mentor.
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Matthew Warner posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
I have lots of memories that involve this amazing guy !!! I just would like to say I’m glad for the live saving moments he had given me !!!!
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Anna Hamilton posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
Judge Dotson took very good care of my children and I. I was in a very abusive marriage. He undoubtedly saved my life. I will forever be grateful!!
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Barb and Louis Yeast posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
Jeff was certainly one of a kind, such a wonderful man. Louis and I consider Jeff, Chris and Jack among our closest friends. He was loved by so many and will be sorely missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
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Jordan Tate posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
I wouldn’t be alive today if it wasn’t for this man. He made the impossible choices and has helped saved hundreds if not, thousands of people. I will be forever grateful to you, I know you are being celebrated in heaven
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Brenda Smith posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
Jefferey was a very close neighbor until he moved when he was 5 years old! I watched him learn to walk and be a great kid!! His mother and the rest of his family feel like my own family! Love and Prayers
Brenda Smith
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