Elmer Price Dotson, 84, of Versailles, died July 25, 2025, at Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Born in Scott County, Kentucky, Elmer was the son of the late Price Woodrow Dotson and Clara DeMoss Dotson.
He worked as a yearling manager in Woodford County and later as a fixture at Tom’s Custom Cabinets. Elmer was a longtime member of Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Smith (Charles) of Harrodsburg; his son, Thomas Price Dotson (Barbara) of Versailles; his beloved sisters, Delores “Dodie” Warford and Joyce Boettcher (Brian), both of Versailles, and his sister-in-law, Wanda Dotson.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Damon Hardy, Kayla Trosper, Caleb Dotson, Lexy Dotson and Emilee Dotson; and great-grandchildren, Jade Hardy, Kaylee Hardy, Elijah Dotson, Jasper Hardy and Little Marty.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Hulse Dotson, their son, Donald Lee Dotson, and his brother, Walter Lee Dotson.
Funeral services will be held at Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home on Thursday, Aug. 21. Visitation will begin at noon, followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m., with burial afterward at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Dotson, Caleb Dotson, Lexy Dotson, Steve Sames, George Beasley and Charlie Smith. Damon Hardy will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
The family invites you to share your condolences and memories on his tribute page at www.Blackburnandward.com.