Apostle Jackie Roosevelt Dotson, 74, transitioned from this life to his eternal reward Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Memorial Satilla Health in Waycross.
Born August 25, 1952 in Blackshear to the late Booker T. Dotson and Emma Lee Dotson, Apostle Dotson attended Lee Street High School and later he dedicated 24 years of faithful service as the pastor of Travelers Rest. He also served his country in the U.S. Army’s 34th Transportation Company, where he received the National Defense Service Medal and Marksman Badge (M-16).
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Pinkie Mackey Dotson; his son, Jeffery Dotson; his granddaughter, Jameria Studivent and three brothers, Stacey Dotson, Booker T. Dotson Jr., and Durwood Dotson.
His legacy will live on through his surviving family, including his three children: Lisa Benjamin (Kenny), Valdosta, Jackie Dotson Jr., Waycross, Georgia and Chiquita Vickers (Chad), Blackshear; his three stepchildren, Ivery Mackey, Anthony Mackey and Angel Mackey, all of Jacksonville, FL; six cherished grandchildren: Nicholus Phillips, William Benjamin, Kobe Dotson, Olayna Fiffer, Josiah Mackey and Riley Mackey; his great-grandchild, William Benjamin Jr.; his brothers: Isaac Dotson (Cora) and Ronald Kevin Dotson, both, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Claude Dotson; uncle, Robert Lee Dotson (Ela), Kingsland and a host of deeply loved nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and the entire Travelers Rest church family.
A public viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 23, at the funeral home.
Services to celebrate his life are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24, from the Kingdom of Faith Church in Blackshear.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.harringtonfamilyfunerals.com.
Harrington Family Funeral Services of Waycross is in charge of arrangements.
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