RUSSELL DODS, age 56 years, of Street, Maryland died on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Maryland. He was the husband of Susan C. (Sams) Dods.

Born on March 9, 1956 in the state of New York, he was a son of the late Donald and Erica (Wolfe) Dods. Mr. Dods had resided in Harford County since moving from Cockeysville, Maryland in 1995 and had worked as a Supervisor for Precision Forces. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #182 in Whiteford, Maryland and was of the Lutheran faith.

He enjoyed the company of family and friends, especially traveling to Mt. Airy, Maryland for visits. He loved his animals and enjoyed listening to the "Blues."

In addition to his wife, he is survived by:

Four children-

Meghan Dods of Maryland

Derrick Dods of Mt. Airy, Maryland

Shannon Beale and her husband, Joseph of North East, Maryland

Eric M. King

Two grandchildren

There will be no public services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sons of the American Legion Post #182, C/O C. Robert Johnson, 2217 Whiteford Road, Whiteford, MD 21160.