September 7, 1947- October 25, 2025

Thomas E. Dodd passed away surrounded by his wife and children on October 25th, 2025. Tom was born on September 7, 1947 and was a proud lifelong resident of Black Diamond. He was dedicated to his community and after he returned from his service in the army as a tank mechanic, he served on the volunteer fire department for many years, eventually achieving the rank of assistant chief. Tom was also a long-time member of the Labor Day committee and was named person of the year by them in 1986. He loved sports and played both basketball and softball recreationally. His DeGross softball team was a source of close friendships for the entirety of his life. He enjoyed camping and fishing and looked forward to his annual trips to Blue Lake and Curlew with his family. Every Fall for 50 years, he took a pheasant hunting trip with his lifelong friend and mentor Barney Carnino, as well as others who joined them over the years.

He loved John Wayne movies, popcorn, hamburgers, milkshakes, shenanigans, and being around people he loved. He was always in things for the long game and in the last month of his life completed a prank he had been involved in for over 20 years, even from his hospital bed, which he found highly entertaining. A friend said it well when she said Tom was the very definition of a gentle giant. He was as loyal a friend as you could find and was never happier than when he was surrounded by friends and family. He loved tradition and was the epitome of integrity. He was steadfast and strong, and knowing Tom was in your corner provided a huge degree of confidence.

He LOVED his family and is survived by his wife of 50 years Lynda Dodd of Black Diamond, his children Danielle Elliott (Richard), Paula Pritchard (Eric), and Thomas Dodd (John Swofford), his grandchildren Hunter Elliott (Jenn), Kylie Olney (Karsen Lindell), Elijah Elliott (Chloe), Aidan and Finley Pritchard, great grandsons Lincoln Olney and Trevor Elliott and his twin brother James Dodd (Debbie).

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Janet Dodd, Siblings Susan Reitan, Marjorie Dodd, Jock Dodd (Diane), Janet Will and many lifelong friends.