Paul D. Dawson

Paul D. Dawson 70 of Punta Gorda, Florida died on May 20, 2014 in Fort Myers, Florida, from injuries sustained from a vehicle accident. He was born on June 1, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Glenn and Cleo Dawson. Paul came to this area from Florence, Kentucky in 1999 after retiring. He was Head Master of Bethany School for 19 years located in Glendale, Ohio with a total of 26 years as an Educator. Paul was a compassionate, volunteered at Virginia B. Andes Community Clinic and Beth-El Farmworkers Ministry. He was an avid fisherman, loved orchids and gardening. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis of 20 years of Punta Gorda, Florida; his children, Benjamin (Simone) Dawson of Cincinnati, Ohio and Tiffany (Joe) Brandabur of Hamilton, Ohio; his step-daughter, Heather (Marc) Tanner of Burlington, Kentucky: 9 grandchildren and his sister, Ruth (Clayton) Powers of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his son, Andrew Dawson who died in 2011.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at Bethany Chapel.

Please visit the online tribute for Paul D. Dawson at www.kays-ponger.com to offer condolences and sign the guest book.

Donations in his memory may be made to Bethany Scholarship Fund at 495 Albion Ave. Glendale, Ohio 45246