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JaJuan Dawson Obituary
1977-2015
JaJuan LaTroy Dawson had a bigger than life personality and was sweeter than his famous pastries. He left us to go home with the Lord Sunday evening in Murphy, Texas on July 13, 2015 at the age of 37. JaJuan is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather John Trosclair, Sr., maternal grandfather Hosely Mosely, paternal grandmother Octavia Dawson, paternal grandfather Hollis Dawson and father-in-law James Cole. JaJuan is survived by his loving wife, Jamie Dawson of 11 years. Mother Susan Dawson, father Frederick Dawson, mother-in-law Lorraine Cole, maternal grandmother Dorothy Mosely, godmother Jewel Short and godfather James Mosely (uncle). JaJuan is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Jadyn (8 yrs) and Jayla (3 yrs), brother Joey Dawson (Jessica Dawson), sister-in-law Leslie Cole, brother-in-law Archie Perry (Jaime Perry) nieces: Alyssa Perry, Asia Cole, Alexis Perry and Julia Dawson nephews: Marcus Perry and Jordan Dawson. And a multitude of family, friends, teammates, colleagues and coworkers. JaJuan Dawson was born in Houston, Texas on November 5, 1977, but raised in Gibson, LA where he developed his athletic skills, beautiful personality and spirit. He then graduated from H. L. Bourgeois High School in 1995 and went on to earn a Business Management and Marketing Degree from Tulane University in 2000. During his time at Tulane, he set several collegiate records and was inducted into the school's sports hall of fame. Upon leaving Tulane, JaJuan entered the NFL Draft where he was selected by the Cleveland Browns. JaJuan continued his NFL career playing for the Houston Texans and the Indianapolis Colts. Here is where his spirit and personality flourished in developing timeless relationships with his NFL brothers. To continue sharing his spirit and talents, JaJuan then joined the field of Medical Sales as a representative. He most recently worked as a senior sales representative for Boston Scientific. JaJuan enjoyed spending time with family, golfing, fishing, hunting, cooking, and landscaping. The celebration of life will be held at One Community Church, Plano, TX on July 20, 2015 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers please visit the J.Dawson Memorial Fund at: gofundme.com/zh8fuw.
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Memories and Condolences
for JaJuan Dawson
Lisa Wixson
July 21, 2022
I still can´t believe he´s gone. He was a great person and a great Dad. He will be forever missed!
Patsy Dubret
October 13, 2015
I love you and miss you and pray for your family everyday. I do believe that bright star in the sky is your smile!!!
Janell Burse
August 7, 2015
You may be gone but never forgotten. Heaven gained an angel, I know you're looking down smiling!
Darnell and Carolina Barnes
July 23, 2015
Rest in Eternal Peace Love!!!!
Shayla Gaither
July 22, 2015
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Dawson family. I was honored to be at Tulane while JaJuan was there. He was one of the nicest, kindest men around. Always smiling, he made me smile whenever I saw him! I pray his spirit will live on in his children and his family will find comfort in fond memories of him.
Victoria Lennox
July 22, 2015
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your girls. You are in my daily prayers. May God be with you. Torie & Family.
Erin W.
July 21, 2015
JaJuan was a very special person, and brought happiness to everyone around him. His smile will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family!
Patrick Charles
July 20, 2015
I cannot remember seeing JaJuan and he was not smiling. I don't think he ever had a bad day. His boundless enthusiasm for life and tireless work ethic were an example for all to follow. This world is poorer for his loss...yet he left us an example of how to live life to the fullest. I am a better man for having known JaJuan...he will be missed.
Dana Carpenter
July 20, 2015
JaJuan was an amazing man. He always had a smile on his face. I worked with him at Presbyterian of Dallas. He always talked about his girls and his wife,Jamie, you could see the love he had for his girls. You will be missed. I pray for his wife and girls and may God embraced them during this difficult time. Thank you JaJuan for being the coolest rep I have met or will ever meet.
Jennifer LeBoeuf
July 20, 2015
May your light always shine down on your family. Prayers for your family and friends.
Ophelia Howard
July 20, 2015
To the Dawson's Family, you have my deepest condolences
Diana Galliano
July 20, 2015
To JaJuan's entire family, I send my heartfelt condolences. JaJuan was a student in my high school senior English class, and it took only a short time to see what an exemplary young man he was, both inside and outside of the classroom. I feel blessed to have crossed paths with him, and I will forever remember his bright smile and larger-than-life personality. Rest in peace, JaJuan.
Lyssa Washington
July 20, 2015
Always a shining light on campus!
You'll be missed forever by your Tulane family.
I hope you were celebrated loudly and joyously yesterday!
Ruby & Thomas Eason
July 20, 2015
May God be with you and your little girls. May JaJuan be your everyday light. May God be your family's eternal light to help you continue on. Ruby
Rosalind Broomfield
July 20, 2015
My prayers are with the Dawson family!
July 20, 2015
Jamie,
From the Lennox family, you and your family are in our prayers during your time of sorrow. Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. We pray that God give you the strength you need to continue on. Leslie would tell us good how wonderful JaJaun was. And how crazy he was about you and your two little girls. I (Ruby) met you only once, but my heart hurts deeply for you and your little girls. Continued Prayers. Ruby Eason
Corey Jones #42
July 20, 2015
It's still hard to believe you are no longer with us I have to believe that God has bigger plans for you. You will always remain in our hearts #20. Thank you for bringing great joy to those that knew you. RIP my brother!
Wayne Gravois
July 20, 2015
Fred and family,
I was saddenned to hear of JaJuan's passing. I remembered tracking his progress with you at work. I was so awfully proud of his academic excellence. He is what the youth of today needs to look like. What a great personality. I extend my deepest sympathies to the entire Dawson family. May God comfort you in this time of grief
Niki Skinger
July 20, 2015
Jamie, I am so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for the entire Dawson family. May God's love and strength sustain you and the girls during this difficult time.
Barbara Boudreaux
July 20, 2015
Mr. and Mrs. Dawson and family. Even though I was not privileged to know your son JaJuan, I am in awe of the amazing person I have been reading and hearing about. My thoughts and prayers go out to you as my heart aches for all of you. Unfortunately, I know your pain and heartache as I lost an adult son to a drunk driver. The Dawson family will forever be in my heart. Fred, I am David Ordoyne's mother-in-law.
carmen perna
July 20, 2015
my prayers are with the family iam so sorry for yur lost but his father in heaven has gained a son and there is no sorrow that the Lord cant heal ...rest in peace my brother.
Billy Blatty
July 20, 2015
I'll never forget that smile. JaJuan was a honorable, kind, respectful, hard-working, and talented man. Any thoughts and memories of JuJuan evoke nothing but the most positive feeling. The World will miss you and already does.
Elaine Smith
July 20, 2015
Sue you have my deepest sympathy praying for the family God bless much love.
Elaine Smith and family
Tige Wesley & Family
July 20, 2015
We are praying for the Dawson family. My classmate (H.L.B class of 1995) is gone but never ever forgotten. Rest in Peace.
Barbara Lipschuetz
July 20, 2015
Jamie - There are no words to express how very sorry I am for your loss. Please know you and your family will be in my prayers.
RUTH SHORT
July 20, 2015
EARTH has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
Shayne Newell
July 20, 2015
Jamie and Family, we are sending our deepest condolences on the loss of JaJuan. We are holding you in our prayers and hoping that you feel the comfort of God's loving arms around you as grieve.
Zenobia Thomas
July 20, 2015
Praying for the family
Jeannie Thibodeaux
July 20, 2015
To the Dawson family, Jamie,Jadyn, Jayla, Mr. and Mrs. Dawson, Joey and family, you will remain in my thoughts and prayers for strength and comfort in the days ahead. JaJuan was very special, a wonderful young man full of joy, humbleness, pride, love and strength of character. My heart is heavy with his loss but we are all better for having had him in our lives for which I will always be thankful. Love you my friend, you will always be with us.
Sincerely, Jeannie Thibodeaux
Carolina Harris Barnes
July 20, 2015
R.I.P....JaJuan's Family has my Deepest Sympathy! May God continue to Bless u as u lay ur love one to Rest.
Torie Taulli
July 19, 2015
I feel blessed to have known JaJuan; he was a great man. My prayers are with his family. God Bless all of you!
Heather Hill
July 19, 2015
To the Dawson family,
My family and I are praying for each one you during this hard time. When JaJuan played football at Tulane, he was my favorite player, I looked up to him and he always came and visited us in my dads office. I named my saint after him in 1st grade! Saint JaJuan, rest in peace!
Love, Heather hill "equipment manager, mike hill daughter"
Patricia Stewart
July 19, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Derrick Johnson
July 19, 2015
God Bless you brother. If I know you you left Earth with your whole team around you. You will always live on through your wife and children. You are a class act homeboy. Love you man.
From Derrick Johnson and family.
Sherry Schonekas Oberlies
July 19, 2015
I'll never forget your smile and your kindness...You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers!
Janet Ruffin
July 19, 2015
The Holy Spirit will comfort you during your time of sadness. Keep working the Word Sue, Frederick, Joey, and Jamie. Watch God change things. Love, Janet B. Ruffin.
Judy Trahan
July 19, 2015
May god bless you all R.I.P JuJaun
Lorraine short
July 19, 2015
Prayers going out to you and your family v God blessing
Delma Trosclair
July 19, 2015
May the Lord, rest and abide with you in your time of sorrow, remember Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal, my prayers are with you.
Lisa Haydel
July 19, 2015
I taught Jajuan in the ninth grade and he still stands out as one of my favorites. It was obvious then that he would go on to bigger and better things. My heart aches for his family. May you always take comfort in your memories. God bless you all.
Joe, Kenan, Kern Blackmon
July 19, 2015
Our prayers are with the family and friends, from the Blackmon family.
Sheila and Ashton Martin
July 19, 2015
Sue,Fredrick,Joey and his wife and family, Jamie Jajuan wife and children, the Trosclair,Daigs,Mosley and Dawson Family and Extented Families and friends..you all have my deepest heartfelt Sympathy, GOD has pick a beautiful flower JaJuan to bring with him and he was ready, Jajuan is smiling down.and watching over you all , he will truly be missed so Rest In Paradise you will never ever be forgotten Love you.....
July 19, 2015
JuJaun will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him! Praying for his family!
Tommy and Linda Bowden
Fabrecia Roberson
July 19, 2015
I never knew a time when you weren't smiling, JaJuan-and I know that you're surely smiling down on all of us now! Rest Easy, My Friend! #WeAreTU
July 19, 2015
Sending Love & Prayers From Brandon & Ladonna Rhodes and Family
Stay Strong & Continue To Lean On God.
Rest In Paridise My Brother
Cody Pugh
July 19, 2015
My thoughts and Prayers to Mrs Sue, Mr Fred, Jajuans family, Joey Dawson & Jessica as well. I Love you guys dearly.
Former schoolmate '95 Cleveland Heights High School
July 19, 2015
Jaime,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. May god bless you and give you the strength to continue to raise your girls. You are a strong and beautiful young lady and your strength will help them to deal with this enormous loss.
Mr. & Mrs. Dawson,
No words can express the loss of a child. Please lean on your family in your time of need. You all will be in my prayers.
zeboria short
July 19, 2015
R.I.P Jesus pluck a beautiful flower for his garden.
Pamela Morrison
July 19, 2015
The family have my deepest sympathy. God is albe!
Jametrius "Meech" Boone
July 19, 2015
Praying for the Dawson family during this difficult time. Jajuan was a great person and family man. Condolences from the Boone family.
Cori & Sydney Williams
July 19, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the Dawson Family! We will forever remember that big smile along with that big heart! Praying for strength for the entire family!
Derrick Singleton
July 19, 2015
Thanks for sharing your life and talents with me. To the parents, you all raised a great young man. My thoughts and prayers goes out to you all and his wife and kids. God bless!
Cody Pugh
July 19, 2015
My thoughts and Prayers to Mrs Sue, Mr Fred, Jajuans family, Joey Dawson & Jessica as well. I Love you guys dearly.
July 19, 2015
My condolences to the family. May God's word bring you comfort (Psalm 91:15).
Theresa Howard
July 19, 2015
My heart is so full Sue and your Family have my heartfelt condolences.You and your family Will continuously be in my prayers.
Georgianna Nixon-Bradley
July 19, 2015
I'm praying for you guys, Mrs. Sue, Mr. Fred, Joey, Jajuan's wife and children and the rest of the family! May God give you the strength to get through tomorrow and the comfort you'll need beyond.
Quinton Campbell
July 19, 2015
I'm going to miss you cousin thank you for the great memories RIP. To my aunt, uncle, cousin, Jamie and the girls my prays and love be with you at this time . LONG LIVE #87
Shawn Franklin
July 19, 2015
Shawn, Anna, De'Anna, Cierra Franklin sending prayers and condolence to Ms. Sue, Lori rest of family.
Kerwin Cook
July 19, 2015
Jajuan was a teammate and friend that showed me the right way to do everything and excel in them to. He will be missed by all. There is a spot for you upstairs 20.
Derrick Ross
July 19, 2015
Prayers going out to the entire family,a good guy with a strong heart..R.I.P. my brother until we meet again....
Amy Lyons
July 19, 2015
God Give This Family The Strength Rip!!!
Betty Williams
July 19, 2015
Praying for the family May God bless you and comfort you during your time of sorrow.
theresa ross Mcguire
July 19, 2015
I am so sorry for yr lost I am praying for yr family
Chantrell Nixon
July 19, 2015
Too soon
George Patterson
July 19, 2015
The smile that would light up the track every Friday night! A friend and family member that you could count on. My prayers goes out to you guys. A true angel is watching over and assured that you will be protected from all things. R.I.P "JuJu"
Jerry Ballard
July 19, 2015
My prayers go out to the Dawson Family and friends. God will continue to watch over you. I love you and miss all of you and Joey Dawson I will come talk to you when i come home and visit sir. Take care.
Tommy Benoit
July 18, 2015
Prayers are being sent for you and your family...
Courtney B Adams
July 18, 2015
The Dawson Family now has a very special guardian angel keeping care of you all. Joey, you are in my thoughts and prayers now more than ever.
Truly
Courtney B to Joey D & fly...
Lisa Wixson
July 18, 2015
Ja Jaun had such a happy spirit and always a smile on his face. His banana pudding was out of this world. The love for his girls was obvious and they loved their Daddy. May you rest in peace and may God comfort Jaimie, Jayden and Jayla for the days to follow.
Phillip, Joni & Phil II Barker
July 18, 2015
JaJuan will be dearly missed and our lives were made better because we were privileged to know him. Our prayers are with Jamie and the girls and the entire family. May God's comfort embrace you all through this difficult time.
Bettye Jackson
July 18, 2015
With Caring Thoughts
This message is sent in sympathy, and though the words are few , still may they help to ease the loss of one so dear to you. May God bless you and your family at this difficult time.
Donna Barnett
July 17, 2015
Dear Jamie,
Our hearts are broken, our prayers for you and the girls are endless. Please know we are here for you, all you have to do is call. To many people Jajuan was an amazing athlete, to us he was a Dad filled with pride for every accomplishment and milestone made by both of the girls. May God wrap the 3 of you in his arms and carry you through this heartache.
July 16, 2015
To JaJuan's precious family: We came as Victim Relief Ministry to wait with you while they searched for JaJuan. In that time together we were blessed by being in the presence of an amazing family. Thank you for the testimony you gave of JaJuan and the peace you felt knowing he was with the Lord.
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