John E. "JD" Dawson

John E. "JD" DawsonOf WaukeganJohn E. "JD" Dawson was born on May 29, 1961 in Arlington Heights to Frank and Valerie (nee Pocevich) Dawson. He died suddenly Thursday, November 6, 2014 in Waukegan.JD is survived by his mother, Valerie H. Dawson; his siblings, Steven (Patricia) Dawson, Susan Dawson-Tibbits, Jean Dawson, Janet (Chris) Baumann, Teresa Dawson, and Patricia Dawson; his Goddaughter, Christine Cavanaugh; many nieces and nephews, family and friends, including his loving Companion, Renee McCoy; his Godchild, Travis McCoy; and his dog, Buddy.He was preceded in death by his father, Frank J. Dawson.Visitation from 3pm until 9pm, Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights. Prayers will be said at 9:15am, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at the funeral home, proceeding to St. James Catholic Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights for Mass at 10am. Interment private.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the John E. Dawson Memorial Fund, c/o Chase Bank.