Wesley Arnold Dodge, 65, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019, at his residence.

He was born on December 28, 1953 in Maysville, to the late Austin Vaness and Addie Mae Emmons Dodge.

Arnold was a lifelong farmer.  He was a loving father and grandfather.  He was a hard worker and someone who never met a stranger.  He was a believer in God and was a member of Mount Zion Community Church in Lewis County.

Arnold is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lynda Lou Meadows Dodge; his children, Arnold V. (Kristie) Dodge, Robert W. Dodge, Charles A. Hunt, Melinda Peck, and Peggy (Chris) Gilkerson; his grandchildren, Kaitlyn Dodge, Mathew Dodge, Bradley Hunt, Tyler Hunt, Cody Hunt and Jessica Rogers.  He is also survived by his sister; Connie (Bobby) Gray; his nephew Justin (Sarah) Farrow; and his niece, McKaylee Gray.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchild, Nathan Gilkerson; and his sister, Vannedra Dodge Farrow.

Service will be 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 8th, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Pastor Nolan Homar officiating.

Arnold will be laid to rest in Fleming County Cemetery.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. until the hour of service, Tuesday, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation (30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016) or online at www.kidney.org

Friends may offer online condolences at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com