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Clifford "Tuke" Dawson Jr.

Clifford "Tuke" Dawson Jr. obituary, Eaton Rapids, MI

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Clifford Dawson Obituary

Clifford "Tuke" Dawson Jr. Eaton Rapids Age 86, passed away October 13, 2010. He was born November 15, 1923 in Eaton Rapids, the son of Clifford and Vina (Miller) Dawson. Clifford retired from Eaton Stamping after 30 years of service. He enjoyed going to the lake, fishing, hunting and bowling. Clifford belonged to Miller's coffee "liars club." He is survived by his daughter, Sandra Dawson of Eaton Rapids; sons, Kenneth R. Reed of Leslie, Michael J. (Carolyn) Reed of Leslie, William C. (Joyce) Dawson of Eaton Rapids; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene (Passick) Dawson in 1995 and his parents. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the Shelly-Odell Funeral Home, 518 S. Main St. Eaton Rapids, with Pastor Steve Klink officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Interment will be at Munger Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to www.shellyodell.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17, 2010.

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Sheila Henderson

October 16, 2010

Tuke stayed with us awhile at Country Acres, he was so much fun! He fed my dogs treats, if you couldnt find them they were on his bed watching TV with him. Tuke was awesome!! My thoughts are with his family, thanks for sharing him with us. Sheila Henderson, Country Acres

john colestock

October 15, 2010

"tuke" was my mentor at eaton stamping for a long time. if anyone could make me laugh, on a hard day, it was "tuke". i"ll miss him.

Heather Carter

October 15, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go to my sister (Malynda Reed) and my brother (Ken Reed) and to their family.

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