Charles Hugh Dodson Sr., 79, passed away Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 in Olney. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Newcastle. Burial will follow in Newcastle Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.  Charles was born April 10, 1938 in Pyote, to the late Clyde Elmer and Floy Alberta (Lowe) Dodson. He was the grandson of early settlers of Young County, Charlie Hugh and Ella Mattie Jane Melton Dodson and Albert Lonzo and Annie Mary Small Lowe. Charles married Gwendolyn Bryant Dec. 26, 1957 in Graham. Charles was a master carpenter and a member of the First Baptist Church in Newcastle. He was a former volunteer fireman and was honored for donating his time to Newcastle ISD.  Survivors include his wife, Gwen Dodson of Newcastle; daughter, Charla Foreman and husband, Rickey of Archer City; sons, Chuck Dodson and wife, Beth of Lipan and Chad Dodson and wife, Kim of Newcastle; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Dodson and wife, Diana of Wichita Falls; sisters, June Rippy of Mount Pleasant, LaVonne Howsley and husband, Andy of Lubbock, and twin sister, Mary Sue Harley and husband, Jimmy of Wichita Falls; several nieces and nephews.  Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in Newcastle or Newcastle Volunteer Fire Department.