Ralph Doyle Dawson, 82, of Yawkey went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 21, 2008 at Hubbard Hospice House after a long illness.
He was the son of the late Arnold and Opel Dawson. He served his country proudly during World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in San Diego and the Marshall Islands where he was a mechanic and radar technician. He was also a member of the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768 Alum Creek.
Ralph was married to the late Jewell Burton Dawson for 62 years. It was during this time he worked and retired from FMC, had a daughter (Patricia Ann), became a Christian and deacon at Amy Baptist Church; and became a papaw and great-papaw. He also loved to hunt and fish, but mostly enjoyed spending time with family, friends and serving the Lord.
Aside from his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Gene, Wade and Bernard Dawson all of Richwood; and his sister, Helen Peacock of Florida.
He is survived by his daughter: Patricia (Wayne) Grass
Granddaughter: Shawnda ( Donnie) Whitten
Grandson: David (Becky) Grass
Great grandchildren: Annie, Josie, Garrett & Kelly Jo all of Yawkey
Sisters: Sharon Hamon of Weston
Margaret Barker of Maryland
Ilene Jackson of Florida
Brothers: Dallas Dawson of Craigsville
Jack Dawson of Florida
Loving family member Beatrice “Bea” Grass of Yawkey.
Service will be 11:00 AM Friday, January 25, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor’s Forest Curry & Butch Leadman officiating. Burial will be in Lively Cemetery at Sod with military gaveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may call from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the funeral home.