James Harold Dodd, age 82 of Alto, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Born in Alto, Georgia on October 12, 1937 to the late Henry Pledger Dodd and Mary Iantha Tench Dodd. Mr. Dodd worked in the maintenance department with Mt. Vernon Mills for many years. Surviving are his wife, Melba Cook Dodd of Alto; sister, Linda Kastner of Cleveland; several sister-n-laws and brother-in-laws; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Anthony Shore officiating. The family has requested that everyone in attendance please wear a face mask and adhere to the public health and social distancing guidelines. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am to 10:00 am at the funeral home prior to the service on Thursday. An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. MCGAHEE-GRIFFIN & STEWART FUNERAL HOME OF CORNELIA, GEORGIA (706/778-8668) IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.