Gary Alan Dawson

Gary Alan Dawson joined his Heavenly Father on Aug. 4, 2013, at the age of 56. Born in Lubbock on July 17, 1957, to William H. and Dorthea Dawson, Gary spent most of his life in Lubbock. In early life he attended Vandelia Church of Christ, graduated from Lubbock Christian High School, and earned his professional engineering degree from Texas Tech University. Gary married Kathy Mahaffey in 1981, and after living in Brownfield, Texas, for 2 years, the couple returned to Lubbock for the remainder of Gary's life.

Gary is survived by his wife, Kathy; son, Aaron and his wife Deanna; children, Emie and Will; son, Tyler and his wife Katie; sister, Cyndi DuPont and family; and sister, Terri Bennett and family. Gary pursued a 25 year career as a civil engineer, first at the Texas Department of Transportation, then over 20 years with the firm Parkhill, Smith, and Cooper, Inc.Gary served The Kingdom of God through the Monterey Church of Christ congregation, including his role as an elder for 10 years.

Gary's charitable work included children's ministry at Monterey and missions to Brazil, but most of his charity was performed in day-to-day interactions as he found ways to show Christ's love to others. Gary's strongest trait was his love of Jesus. Through his faith, Gary let his Christ-like love shine in all of his dealings, and the people around him were constantly changed for the better by Gary's friendship. The Dawson family gives special thanks to PSC and its employees and Frenship ISD and its employees for their support and to Dr. David Close, Dr. Michael Robertson and Hospice of Lubbock for their exceptional care. Service will be held at Monterey Church of Christ at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. In lieu of flowers, Gary has requested donations to The Monterey Foundation benefiting Same Light Ministries or to Hospice of Lubbock.

Condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com