November 3, 1932 Junior (Jesse) Dodgens was born to Jesse & Mallie Dodgens of Pickens, SC. At the age of 20, April 27, 1953 he moved to Michigan to seek employment at Ford Motor Company, that same day he was hired thus making Michigan his permanent residence for almost 60 years now. In December 1987, at the age of 55 he retired from Ford Motor Company-Plant Wixom, MI with 34 years of assembly line loyalty as well as a member of the UAW United Auto Workers Union. 1 month from today, I will have the honor to celebrate my most incredible father's 80th Birthday. Not only do I want to live in that moment, but I want to show him he is the king this whole month leading up to his day. I am asking whoever may know him, family, friends & aquaintances to help me do the same. If you would so kindly become one of his well wishers as he turns 80 by email cdodgens@att.net, by phone call (734) 895-9068 (he scans his calls so please feel free to leave him a voicemail message) or send him a card 4466 Randolph St., Wayne, MI 48184. You can do so starting today, any messages I receive via the internet, I will extend to him. Thank you ALL! Carol Dodgens (Daughter)