Kyle Tristan Dodson, 22, beloved son of Doug and Cindy (nee Dickerson) Dodson, devoted brother of David (Nicki) Dodson and Brittany Dodson, loving grandson of Harry & Mary Jane Dickerson and Bonnie & the late George W. Dodson , dear nephew of Dion Dodson, Janie (Lambert ) Boone, Ginger (Steve) Nally, Carrie Dodson, and the late Dayna Dodson, uncle of Ben and Rebecca Dodson, cousin to Dillon Dodson and Shelby Stearman, and a wonderful, generous friend to many. Passed away suddenly April 19, 2014.

Finishing his fourth year of college, Kyle was a student at the University of Cincinnati. A biology major, Kyle had plans for post graduate education with aspirations of becoming a physician assistant.

Kyle was a Cum Laude graduate of Mason High School in 2010 receiving the Ohio State Board of Education Diploma with Honors. While attending high school, Kyle enjoyed playing multiple sports. In football, he earned "Most Improved Off-Season Effort & Intensity" in 2008, Leadershilp Council his senior year, and Varsity letterman his junior and senior years. He was also a Varsity letterman junior and senior years in Lacrosse, receiving Team Player Award in 2010. As a wrestler, Kyle achieved the Coach's Award. In 2005, Kyle achieved the level of black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

In his senior year, Kyle was selected as a Senior Sib, an ambassador program that welcomes new students. This was appropriate as Kyle had a heart for people. He was always a champion for the underdog and was the kind of person people came to when they needed someone to listen. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and did so regularly, even with strangers. Kyle also had a passion for music which was evident when he was selected for High School Honors Concert Choir his senior year.

His love of people carried through to his community service, volunteering over 100 hours through Troop 750 of the Boy Scouts of America. In 2006, he received the National Scouting Honor Society (Order of the Arrow) and achieved Eagle Rank in December 2009. Kyle was active with Young Life Youth Group and a member of the core leadership group 2009-2010.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 23, 2014 5-9 PM at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Rd., Mason, OH 45040.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 11 AM at St. Susanna Catholic Church, 616 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040.

In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed at Boy Scouts of America - Dan Beard Council or to Young Life - Eastern Cincinnati. Send condolences to MuellerfuneralS.com.