Individual Details
Samuel Anderson Dodson
(19 Feb 1972 - 3 May 2019)
We are extremely saddened by the death of my cousin, Sam Dodson. I wanted to share his obituary and a few photos.
Samuel Anderson Dodson of League City, Texas, died peacefully at his home in League City, Texas, on May 3, 2019 from cancer. He was born on February 19, 1972 in Houston, Texas to Elizabeth Jamison Dodson and Spencer Dodson.
Sam is preceded in death by his loving grandparents on his mother's side, Bert M. Jamison, Jr., and Bessie C. Jamison, and his uncle Bert M. Jamison, III. He is survived by his wife, Annie and their daughter Charlotte and his son, Manuel Dodson, his loving mother, Elizabeth Jamison Guilbeau and her loving husband, Keith Guilbeau who helped raise Sam, and his father Spencer Dodson.
Sam was raised in Dickinson and Angleton, where he grew up on his great grandparents’ ranch, Bert M. Jamison, Sr. and Kate Hoskins Jamison. He has many relatives in Angleton and Brazoria County including his cousins Pam Jamison, Judy Bielstein, Mary Munson, Richard, Johnny and Jeff Willy, Jim Rochelle and his wife Maria.
Sam was a senior Paramedic with the City of League City for the last 13 years. Prior to that he was a Flight Medic with Memorial Hermann Life Flight in Houston. He also worked for Elite Care ER in League City as a Paramedic. Sam began his career in Emergency Services at the young age of 17 when he joined the Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department. Shortly thereafter he received his Emergency Care Attendant Certification from the College of the Mainland. In 1991 he graduated from the Fire Academy and obtained his EMT Basic Certification. Moving forward Sam obtained his EMT Intermediate in 1993 and his Paramedic in 1997. During Sam’s time in EMS he has worked many years in running 911 calls throughout the Galveston/Harris County area. Sam was awarded the Patriot Award by League City EMS in 2018. He dedicated his life to providing medical care to the sick and injured for 30 years. He loved what he did and had a passion for helping people.
Sam’s Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 1:00pm at the League City Civic Center, 400 Walker St, League City, TX 77573. A very special thank you is extended to LCEMS for their dedication to tending to Sam and Annie during this difficult time. They were available 24/7 for helping in every way possible.
Samuel Anderson Dodson, 47, of League City, TX died peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019 at his home under the loving care of his wife Annie. He was born on February 19, 1972 in Houston, TX to Liz and Treetop.
Sam was a senior Paramedic with the City of League City for the last 13 years. Prior to that he was a Flight Medic with Memorial Hermann Life Flight in Houston. He also worked for Elite Care ER in League City as a Paramedic. Sam began his career in Emergency Services at the young age of 17 when he joined the Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department. Shortly thereafter he received his Emergency Care Attendant Certification from the College of the Mainland. In 1991 he graduated from the Fire Academy and obtained his EMT Basic Certification. Moving forward Sam obtained his EMT Intermediate in 1993 and his Paramedic in 1997. During Sam’s time in EMS he has worked many years in running 911 calls throughout the Galveston/Harris County area. He dedicated his life to providing medical care to the sick and injured for 30 years. He loved what he did and had a passion for helping people.
Sam is preceded in death by his grandparents and brother, Shane. He had a very special and loving relationship with his grandmother, Bessie. He is survived by his wife, Annie and their daughter, Charlotte; his son, Manuel; father, George Spencer (Treetop) and his wife Joy; mother, Elizabeth and her husband Keith
Sam’s Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 1:00pm at the League City Civic Center, 400 Walker St, League City, TX 77573. A very special thank you is extended to LCEMS for their dedication to tending to Sam and Annie during this difficult time. They were available 24/7 for helping in every way possible. In lieu of flowers donations to the League City EMS or to the Samuel Dodson’s Army Go Fund Me account would be greatly appreciated.
Facebook: Sam Dodson
https://www.facebook.com/sam.dodson1
Seinor Team Leader at League City EMS
Past: Memorial Hermann Life Flight and Galveston County Health District EMS
Lives in League City, Texas
Married since April 2019
FAMILY MEMBERS:
Marian Howard Goff, Family member
Samuel Anderson Dodson of League City, Texas, died peacefully at his home in League City, Texas, on May 3, 2019 from cancer. He was born on February 19, 1972 in Houston, Texas to Elizabeth Jamison Dodson and Spencer Dodson.
Sam is preceded in death by his loving grandparents on his mother's side, Bert M. Jamison, Jr., and Bessie C. Jamison, and his uncle Bert M. Jamison, III. He is survived by his wife, Annie and their daughter Charlotte and his son, Manuel Dodson, his loving mother, Elizabeth Jamison Guilbeau and her loving husband, Keith Guilbeau who helped raise Sam, and his father Spencer Dodson.
Sam was raised in Dickinson and Angleton, where he grew up on his great grandparents’ ranch, Bert M. Jamison, Sr. and Kate Hoskins Jamison. He has many relatives in Angleton and Brazoria County including his cousins Pam Jamison, Judy Bielstein, Mary Munson, Richard, Johnny and Jeff Willy, Jim Rochelle and his wife Maria.
Sam was a senior Paramedic with the City of League City for the last 13 years. Prior to that he was a Flight Medic with Memorial Hermann Life Flight in Houston. He also worked for Elite Care ER in League City as a Paramedic. Sam began his career in Emergency Services at the young age of 17 when he joined the Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department. Shortly thereafter he received his Emergency Care Attendant Certification from the College of the Mainland. In 1991 he graduated from the Fire Academy and obtained his EMT Basic Certification. Moving forward Sam obtained his EMT Intermediate in 1993 and his Paramedic in 1997. During Sam’s time in EMS he has worked many years in running 911 calls throughout the Galveston/Harris County area. Sam was awarded the Patriot Award by League City EMS in 2018. He dedicated his life to providing medical care to the sick and injured for 30 years. He loved what he did and had a passion for helping people.
Sam’s Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 1:00pm at the League City Civic Center, 400 Walker St, League City, TX 77573. A very special thank you is extended to LCEMS for their dedication to tending to Sam and Annie during this difficult time. They were available 24/7 for helping in every way possible.
Samuel Anderson Dodson, 47, of League City, TX died peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019 at his home under the loving care of his wife Annie. He was born on February 19, 1972 in Houston, TX to Liz and Treetop.
Sam was a senior Paramedic with the City of League City for the last 13 years. Prior to that he was a Flight Medic with Memorial Hermann Life Flight in Houston. He also worked for Elite Care ER in League City as a Paramedic. Sam began his career in Emergency Services at the young age of 17 when he joined the Dickinson Volunteer Fire Department. Shortly thereafter he received his Emergency Care Attendant Certification from the College of the Mainland. In 1991 he graduated from the Fire Academy and obtained his EMT Basic Certification. Moving forward Sam obtained his EMT Intermediate in 1993 and his Paramedic in 1997. During Sam’s time in EMS he has worked many years in running 911 calls throughout the Galveston/Harris County area. He dedicated his life to providing medical care to the sick and injured for 30 years. He loved what he did and had a passion for helping people.
Sam is preceded in death by his grandparents and brother, Shane. He had a very special and loving relationship with his grandmother, Bessie. He is survived by his wife, Annie and their daughter, Charlotte; his son, Manuel; father, George Spencer (Treetop) and his wife Joy; mother, Elizabeth and her husband Keith
Sam’s Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 1:00pm at the League City Civic Center, 400 Walker St, League City, TX 77573. A very special thank you is extended to LCEMS for their dedication to tending to Sam and Annie during this difficult time. They were available 24/7 for helping in every way possible. In lieu of flowers donations to the League City EMS or to the Samuel Dodson’s Army Go Fund Me account would be greatly appreciated.
Facebook: Sam Dodson
https://www.facebook.com/sam.dodson1
Seinor Team Leader at League City EMS
Past: Memorial Hermann Life Flight and Galveston County Health District EMS
Lives in League City, Texas
Married since April 2019
FAMILY MEMBERS:
Marian Howard Goff, Family member
Events
| Birth | 19 Feb 1972 | Houston, Harris County, Texas |  |  | |
| Marriage | 6 Jun 1993 | Brazoria County, Texas - Living | | | |
| Residence | 1 May 1996 | Angleton, Brazoria County, Texas | | | |
| Residence | 1 Jun 1996 | Dickinson, Galveston County, Texas | | | |
| Divorce | 4 Sep 1996 | Brazoria County, Texas - Living | | | |
| Marriage | 14 Jul 2001 | Galveston County, Texas - Living | | ||
| Marriage | Apr 2019 | Texas - Living | |||
| Death | 3 May 2019 |
Families
| Spouse | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Spouse | Living |
| Spouse | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | George Spencer "Treetop" Dodson (1944 - 2019) |
| Mother | Living |
Notes
Birth
Samuel Anderson DodsonEvent Type: Birth
Event Date: 19 Feb 1972
Event Place: Harris, Texas
Gender: Male
Father's Name: George Spencer Dodson
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Curson Jamison
Marriage
Samuel A DodsonEvent Type: Marriage
Event Date: 6 Jun 1993
Event Place: Brazoria, Texas, United States
Age: 21
Birth Year (Estimated): 1972
Spouse's Name: Robin E Dickinson
Spouse's Age: 22
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1971
Residence
Samuel A DodsonEvent Date: 1 May 1996
Event Place: Angleton, Texas, United States
Birth Date: 19 Feb 1972
Address: Angleton, Texas 77515
Residence
Samuel A DodsonEvent Date: 1 Jun 1996-01 Jan 2004
Event Place: Dickinson, Texas, United States
Birth Date: 19 Feb 1972
Address: Dickinson, Texas 77539
Divorce
Samuel A DodsonEvent Type: Divorce
Event Date: 04 Sep 1996
Event Place: Brazoria, Texas, United States
Age: 24
Birth Year (Estimated): 1972
Spouse's Name: Robin D Dodson
Number of Children Under Age 18: 0
Endnotes
1. "Texas, Birth Index, 1903-1997," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VD3M-K55 : accessed 23 May 2012), Elizabeth Curson Jamison in entry for Samuel Anderson Dodson, 1972..
2. Texas Marriages, 1966-2010 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTRW-RXP.
3. United States Public Records, 1970-2009 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJFL-N2M5.
4. United States Public Records, 1970-2009 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJFL-BYQS.
5. Texas Divorce Index, 1968-2010 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VYVV-FD3.
6. Texas Marriages, 1966-2010 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTBZ-FT4.