John S. Dodson

John Schuyler Dodson, age 67,  longtime resident of Northville, passed away on March 13, 2023. Born on January 10, 1956 in Columbia, Missouri he was the son of George and Melba (Charles) Dodson, Jr.  John grew up in Allen Park, graduating from Allen Park High in the class of 1974. After graduating he continued his education at Western Michigan University. After a short break (to visit some of the many corners of this world) he graduated from University of Michigan in 1981. He was then accepted to the Detroit College of Law where we graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree in 1985.

Upon being licensed to practice law in Michigan, John went into private practice as a personal injury lawyer for the next 20 years. In 2005, John started working for the Social Security Administration as a Federal Administration Law Judge where he served until retirement in 2020.

John is survived by his three children; Micaela Faye Dodson, Ella Maureen Dodson, and William Schuyler Dodson; his sister Darcel Hall; and his brother George Dodson. He is also survived by his former wife and long-time companion, Meghan Mathews, his aunt Marcella Gross and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; George and Melba Dodson.

The family invites all to celebrate this life of John Dodson. The celebration of life will be held May 20th  from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Living and Learning Enrichment Center, 801 Griswold St, Northville. In true Judge D. fashion, more the merrier.