Donald Duane “Duck” Dodd, 70, of Monticello, formerly of Benham passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset following a long illness. He was born on July 4, 1956 to the late Samuel and Irene Hall Dodd. He was an avid UK fan and a retired coal miner.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Dodd Gregory; two sisters, Reba Brock Creech and Wanda Doris Dodd; two brothers, Major C.E. (Buddy) Dodd; SSG Charles Samuel Dodd; and two nephews, John Dodd Jr. and Wesley Edward Neff.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Mary Dodd; four children, George Lee Dodd (Marsha) of Cumberland; Clarence Edward Dodd (Stephanie) of Somerset; Ashley Ann Turner (Michael) of Monticello; Dustin Samuel Dodd (Chelsea) of Monticello; his siblings, John “Tater” Dodd (Shirley) of Benham; Cleda Sue Neff (Bert) of Greenwood, IN; Bobbie Jean Cain of Fillmore, IN; Richard Keith Dodd of Louisville; grandchildren, Jonathan (Emily), Shayla, and Andrew (Karlie); Kenley, Morgan, Julia, Bella, and Walker; Cameron and Elena; Genesis, Haven, Harrison Samuel, Jaylen, Hadlee, and Skylar; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Tri City Funeral Home from 5 pm to 8 pm. His funeral service will be on Wednesday at 3 pm with the Reverend Ronnie Hampton officiating and Brother Michael Simpson speaking. Interment will follow at the Benham Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Donald Duane “Duck” Dodd.