On Thursday, March 21, 2024, Irvin Delanor Dodson 52, of N. Fork Rd., Martinsville, VA transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life at his residence. He was born in Virginia on January 14, 1972, to Vivian Cook, and the late Irvin Hairston. In addition to his father, Irvin is preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Lazette Law.

Irvin received his formal education through the Martinsville City School System. He was employed by Plygem for a number of years, and he attended Refuge Temple Ministries.

Irvin leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Tara Michele Dodson of the home; his mother, Vivian Cook of Martinsville, VA; two sons, Rashawn Warren of Rocky Mount, VA, and Qualease Tinsley of Martinsville, VA; grandchild, Shiloh Kacen Tinsley of Martinsville, VA; one brother, Christopher A. Dodson of Collinsville, VA; special brother, Demetrius Kelshaw of Collinsville, VA; and a host of other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. at Refuge Temple Ministries, 205 Clearview Dr., Martinsville, VA with Bishop Alan Preston, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Fair Haven Memorial Park,18960 A.L. Philpott Hwy., Spencer, VA. A public viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. All other times, the family will be receiving friends at the residence, 2120 N. Fork Rd., Martinsville, VA.

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