Winford Allen Dawson, Sr., age 67, passed away July 13, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Faye Dawson; brothers, Barry, Ricky and Robert; daughter-in-law, Mary Dawson; granddaughter, Catherine English.
He is survived by his wife of 48 ½ years, Patricia Morris Dawson; children, Allen Dawson (Amanda), Debbie Hall (Terry) and Bobby Dawson (Katie); grandchildren, Dani Parton (Thomas), Aaron and Cameron Hall, Terry Dawson, Sawyer Dawson, Ruby Dawson (Due in October), Thomas Melder, Andrew English and Haley Butts; sisters, Anita Wheeler (Jack), Cheryl Chaney (Steven); brother, Roger Dawson (Bobbie Lynn); former wife, Pam Melcher, San Antonio, TX; special friends, Linda Dawson and Helen Barton.
He was co-owner of B & A Truck Sales & Service for 30+ years along with his brother, Barry. He was also a former Mason and Shriner. Allen loved life, traveling and spending time with friends, family and especially his grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 1 pm Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Hermitage Funeral Home with Bro Ricky Morris and Pastor Jorgen Runquist officiating. Interment will follow in Hermitage Memorial Gardens. Serving as Active Pallbearers will be Aaron Hall, Cameron Hall, Terry Dawson, Thomas Parton, Tommy Melder, Ricky Dawson and J. Wheeler. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Greg Dawson, Stephen Dawson, Conley Dykes, Mike Kemp, George Runquist, Alan Horton and Jack Wheeler.
Visitation with the family will be from 12 – 8 pm Monday, July 16, 2018 and from 10 am – 1 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.
