Ken Dotson passed away peacefully with Family by his side on October 11,2020 at his home.
Kenneth Leon Dotson was born on February 8,1942 in Ellen Wood, Kansas to George and Hazel (Farmer) Dotson.
Ken was raised in California and Fort Cobb, Oklahoma.
At the age of 18 Ken entered the US NAVY where he served 4years aboard the USS ORISKANY CVA34 Aircraft Carrier in the aviation Dept. during the Vietnam War.
After his service Ken moved to Taft, California where he met and married Arlean Fernadinze. This union produced two daughters Marla and Gina.
In 1967 Ken rode his motorcycle and moved back to Oklahoma, where he met Jackie Bridgeman and the couple had his 3rd daughter Kenna Dotson.
In October 1975, Ken met and married the Love of his life Flora 'Flo' (Price) Beller. Flo brought three more daughters to Kens life, Melinda, Melissa, and Melody.
Ken started Dirt Track Racing in the 60's and continued racing eventually getting into Drag Racing in the 70's, where he had many accomplishments including winning The Winston Cup and the NHRA Super Comp World Championship in 1980. He was also inducted into the Ardmore Dragway Hall of Fame in 2009.
Ken was also an avid Pool player. He was best known for his ability to Sink the 8ball (almost every time) on the break in 8Ball Pool Play. He and Flo were also ranked 17th in the World in Scotch Doubles.
Ken Owned and operated several businesses over the years including, Ken's Paint and Detail, Ken's Body Shop, Dotson Motor Company, a Gas Station and 4 Aces Saloon (with daughter Kenna).
In 1996 after Flo's Passing Ken moved to their land in the Arbuckle Mountains and became a Rancher where he lived till his passing.
Ken is Preceded in Death by,
his parents George Dotson, Calvin, and Hazel Duncan. Love of his life Flo Dotson. Brother in Law Bill Trivett and nephew Michael Davis.
Ken leaves behind 6 daughters
Kenna Dotson and husband Denny of the home.
Marla Jones (Margaret) of San Diego, California
Gina Bishop (Jason) of Knightdale, North Carolina
Melinda Boyer (Johnny) of Dickson, Oklahoma
Melissa Gray (John) of Dickson, Oklahoma
Melody Beller of Madill, Oklahoma
19 Grandchildren
15 Great Grandchildren
3 Sisters
Lavern Trivett of Taft, California
Leta Davis (Roy) of Plant City, Florida
Sandra Pruitt (JoBen) of Gene Autry, Oklahoma
Memorial Services will be held at ARDMORE DRAGWAY on October 24, 2020 at 10am in Springer, Oklahoma.
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