Bradley Kenneth "Brad" Dotson, 67, of May's Lick passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at UK Medical Center in Lexington.  Brad was born in Maysville on March 14, 1953 son of the late Kenneth & Elizabeth "Betty" Shepherd Dotson. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and was President of the Buffalo Trace Bee Association and was known as "The Bee Man".

Survivors include his wife of 48 years Kathy Barnett Dotson; a son Shannon (Pam) Dotson of Winchester, OH; two grandchildren, Shelby and Erin Dotson;  two sisters, Jeanine Gallagher of Robertson County and Cynthia Thomas of Maysville; a special niece Karen Dotson as well as several other nieces and nephews; beloved friends, Sam & Martha Kemp and Jonathan & Mary Ester Yoder families.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Jennifer Ann Dotson whose death occurred on August 15, 1998; three brothers, Michael Dotson, Gregory B. Dotson and Gary Dotson.

Graveside services will be held at 3 PM Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in the May's Lick Cemetery with Jonathan Yoder officiating, Pallbearers will be Samuel, Calvin, Edwin and Arron Kemp, Timothy Swarey and John Mast.  Burial will follow. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic wearing and mask and social distancing will be required. Palmer Funeral Home & Crematory of May's Lick is caring for the arrangements.  Condolences to www.palmerfuneralhome.net