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Robert Dawson Send Condolences
Robert “Bob” Louis Dawson was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 23, 2012. Bob was affectionately known as “Bear” to family, friends and all who loved him. When not wearing his handyman hat for family and friends to fix cars, boats or other projects, Bob enjoyed hunting and woodworking with his son, Mark, and mutual friends. At the end of the day, spending time with family was his most cherished pastime.
Bob was born June 10, 1928 in Canton, Illinois to the late Arthur D. Dawson and Edith M. Dawson. He was educated in Beaumont, Texas and Toledo, Ohio before joining and serving in the Merchant Marines from 1945-1946. Service being important to Bob led him to serve in the US Air Force from 1946-1949. After serving his country, Bob moved to Nitro, West Virginia and spent 37 years working for Monsanto Chemical.
Survivors include the love of his life and wife of 63 years, Dolly G. Dawson; children Debra D. Houser and husband Doug of Scott Depot, Vicki D.D. Kiner and husband Clarke of Galena, Ohio and Mark J. Dawson and wife Pamella of Scott Depot; grandchildren Brandon Houser, Sierra and Jamison Kiner; great-grandchildren Isabella, Olivia and Josiah; sisters Natalie Mitchell of Michigan, Sally Tittle of Ohio; and brother Jerry Dawson of Alabama.
A visitation to celebrate the life of Bob will be held from 5 to 7 PM Sunday, June 24, 2012, at Cooke Funeral Home in Nitro. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, June 25th at Cooke Funeral Home (2002 20th Street in Nitro) with Rev. Loretta Isaiah officiating. All who had the privilege of knowing “Bear” are invited to share in this commemoration. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, WV with military graveside rites.
Cemetery:
Cunningham Memorial Park
St. Albans
WV
25177
(map/driving directions)
Visitation:
5:00:00 PM
to
7:00:00 PM
on
Sunday, June 24, 2012
at
Cooke Funeral Home Chapel.
(map/driving directions)
Services:
1:00:00 PM
at
Cooke Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, June 25, 2012. Rev. Loretta Isaiah officiating.
(map/driving directions)
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