Birth date: Jul 21, 1940 Death date: Apr 26, 2019
Miami-Dade, Florida Erskine Sylvester (Easyboy) Dottin, 78 years old of Miami, Florida - Born in Brittons Hill in the parish of St. Michael, Barbados. A Professor Emeritus, and Frost Professor in the School of Education and Human Read Obituary
I was saddened to learn of Dr. Dottin's death. I was sharing with a friend of mine today about a policy course that I took with him in the 1980s at the University of West Florida. I was one of only two students and thought he would cancel the course but he did not! He was a wonderful professor who made an impact on me!
I was very good friends with Erskine. I was his student at FIU, and he allowed me to help him teach for 2 semesters. I lost touch with him, and just found this out today. He was a great man. I guess I will see him on the other side.
I am so sad to learn that Dr. Dottin is no longer with us. I was just thinking, as I frequently do, about how hard he worked at UWF to teach us future educators how to reason correctly, the types of arguments, and so forth. I honestly marveled at his expansive vocabulary, which he refused to "dumb down" for anyone in class who didn't understand what he said. He made us step up to his level. I loved that. I know his family and friends miss him so. Thinking of you all.
I was honored to have met Erskine many times, and considered him a friend. He was a gracious gentleman, full of life, laughter, and respect for one and all. Many times we have shared reflections about learning and knowledge. He was the kind of man who you bragged about knowing, who you referred other emerging scholars to consult, and a man who you knew from the first second of meeting that he would make profound changes in this world. Erskine was also a devoted and loving father, uncle, and family member to all. Those in his world are grieving and sad, but we are heartened by the knowledge and proof that his living in this world has made it a better place for all, past and future. If anyone deserves to walk with God, Erskine certainly does. I'd say for him to rest in peace, but knowing Erskine he is likely busy working and continuing to improve peoples' lives in Heaven. Bless you.
