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Classmates Obituaries - Letter D

These obituaries correspond with the yearbooks that are listed on this website.  Whenever possible, the source of the obituary will be shown as well as the date.

Dickson, Robert L. - Mr. Robert L. Dickson, 35-year resident of Pacific Palisades, California, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2005, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Dickson grew up in Hot Springs where his father, Constantine John, owned and operated an FM Radio Station, KGUS. His mother, Georgia, was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. He attended University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration; then his Law Degree from University of Texas Law School.
After moving to Los Angeles, Mr. Dickson practiced law for 45 years, first at Haight, Dickson, Brown & Bonesteel, then later at Dickson, Carlson & Campillo. He specialized in pharmaceutical and medical device products litigation, trying over 250 jury cases. He was a pioneer in creating and implementing national coordination of mass tort litigation, including DES pharmaceutical cases and then breast implant national litigation.
He was a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and past president of the Federation and Defense and Corporate Counsel. He was a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and past president of Southern California Defense Counsel. He was listed in Who's Who in America. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of Lawyers for Civil Justice, The Society of Law and Medicine and a diplomat of the American Board of Trial Advocacy. He lectured extensively for these organizations as well as for the California Bar Association Continuing Legal Education programs, the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association, the Japanese Union of Scientists and Engineers, and many others.
While residing in Pacific Palisades, Mr. Dickson helped coach the Westside Bruins Pop Warn Football team where his son, John, learned to play football.  In 1992, he helped coach the Westside Bruins to a National Championship played in Las Vegas.
Mr. Dickson leaves behind his wife, Christina; six children, Robert Jr., Geoff, Chris, George Fulton, Alexandra and John; and his father, Constantine John Dickson of Hot Springs.
Services will be held at Corpus Christi Church at 1 Wednesday. [Sentinel-Record; date unknown] [Class of 1950]

Dodd, Raymond - Ray Dodd, 83, of Hot Springs died Saturday, November 21, 2009, at a local hospital. He was born September 20, 1926, to the late Hattie Young Dodd and Ernest Dodd in Hot Springs. He was an Army veteran; he served in World War II and Korean War. He was a retired carpenter and of Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Dodd of 62 years of Hot Springs; two sons and two daughters-in-laws, Larry and Noot Dodd of Thailand and Mike and Linda Dodd of Hot Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Don Everright of Royal, Arkansas; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Helen Dodd and Derrel and Sharon Dodd, both of Hot Springs; one sister and brother-in law, Sandy and John Sparks of Dallas, Texas; thirteen grandchildren, twenty five great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2009, at Memorial Gardens with his grandsons, Jonah Dodd and Tom Hunter officiating.
Pallbearers are Angelo Bailey, Clint Harris, Seth Hunter, David Irpino, Steve Penor, Tommy Hampton and John Freeman.
Honorary pallbearers are Ralph Harrison, Sam Harrison, Wally Harrison, Arthur Austin, Ms. Lorin Harrison, Jr., Dr. Amr Bacil, Dr. Richard Finch, National Park Medical Center Med Surge, ICU and the case management department.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of one's choice. [from Hot Springs Funeral Home online obituary]    [Class of 1943]

Dugan, Allene - Allene Dugan, 81, of Hot Springs, died Sunday, December 10, 2006, in a local hospital. Born September 4, 1925, in Hot Springs to John William and Pearl Fleming Dugan, she was an active member of First Baptist Church. She worked as a church secretary in Abilene, Texas, for 30 years, returning home in 1990. She worked at Dillard's for ten years.
She was a loved sister and aunt. Her family will miss her.
She was predeceased by four brothers, Robert Franklin Dugan, James Francis Dugan, John William Dugan, Jr., and Richard Don Dugan; and three sisters, Vivian Elaine Turner, Dorothy Weatherford and Juanita Janette Spencer.
Survivors include two sisters, Lillian May Anderson and Patricia Ann DeWitt; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2006, at Morning Star Cemetery with Reverend John McCallum officiating. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Gross Funeral Home. [Gross Funeral Home online obituary] [Class of 1946]

Duncan, J. Shelby - Bismarck - J. Shelby Duncan, M.D., 67, of Bismarck, died Friday, April 8, 2005, at home.
Born July 20, 1937, in Nashville, Arkansas, to John Franklin, Jr., and Ethel Shelby Duncan, he was a graduate of Hot Springs High School and Henderson State Teachers College.  He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas Medical Science, received his M.D. degree in 1964, completed his internship and residency at the University of Arkansas Medical Center.
Dr. Duncan was a captain in the U.S. Air Force as a flight surgeon and staff physician at the V.A. Hospital.  He began private orthopedic practice in Benton in 1971, becoming the first orthopedic surgeon in Saline County.  He practiced general orthopedics in Benton and Malvern from 1971 until his retirement in 1998...
He was predeceased by his parents.
Survivors include one son, John S. Duncan, Jr., and wife, Tracey Duncan...
Graveside services are 11 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2005, at Greenwood Cemetery with the Reverend Roger Reid officiating.
Honorary pallbearers are Ralph Cash, Gordon Spivey, Don Keck, Mike Callahan, Fred Zipkes, Joe Stewart, Ed Hogaboom, and Troy Smith...
Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital, 800 Marshall St., Little Rock, AR 72202-3591.  (Gross Funeral Home) [Sentinel-Record, April 9, 2005] [Class of 1955]