Ronald Dodd was born June 10, 1956 in Clarksville, Texas to the union of Donald and Jesse Dodd. Ronald was the second child of five children. Ronald excepted Christ at an early age. Ronald was a top athlete in high school.

He was number one on his football and basketball teams. Ronald loved everyone and was loved by everyone. Ronald was the most gentle warm hearted and sweet person you could ever meet. Ronald will be truly missed. His mother Jesse Dodd proceeded Ronald in death. Ronald leaves to cherish his memory his father Donald Dodd of Winsfield Kansas, one brother Jim Dodd of Colorado Springs; three sisters Wanda (Rico) Applewhite of Fontana California; Sheila Harris of Waxachachie, Texas and Donna Dodd of Barcelona Spain; his aunt Linda Mcdonald (Sue) of GraysLake Illinois and numerous nieces nephews and a host of other family and friends.