Mar 27, 1943 - Oct 15, 2016 (Age 73)
In Loving Memory of Bill, he´ll never be forgotten. Our prayers continue for Linda, Angela, Beth and their families.
J & J Semones
October 10, 2022 | Friend
Love and prayers for the Dawson family.
Susan Berry
October 18, 2016 | Hillsville, VA
Love and prayers for the Dawson family. Sincerely,
October 18, 2016
Remembered By
Freddy & Michelle Haynes
October 18, 2016 | Cana, VA
Bill was a fine gentleman, and I have fond memories of college days with him. Prayers for all the family.
Gayle G Norman
October 18, 2016 | Mt Airy, NC
Beth our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So sad to hear of your Dad's passing. Hazel,Randy & Betty and Becky Coulson
October 18, 2016
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Bill will be remembered as an outstanding educator, mentor, friend, and Christian man.
Russell and Patty Burkholder
October 18, 2016 | Hillsville, VA
Our thought and prayers are with the family. From your friends and coworkers at Armstrong Service.
Armstrong Service
October 18, 2016 | Winston Salem, NC
I am so sorry to hear of you losing your loved one. I pray that God will give you strength, comfort & peace in the days ahead.
Dot Highland
October 17, 2016 | Fancy Gap, VA
Bill (Frederick William) Dawson, age 73, of Fancy Gap, VA passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center after experiencing a stroke following open heart surgery. Bill was born March 27, 1943 to Garnet C. Dawson and Esther H. Dawson.
Bill graduated from Mount Airy High School, Ferrum College and Appalachian State. He was a retired Carroll County High School Industrial Arts teacher. He was a lifelong fruit grower and enjoyed spending time working in his orchard. Following retirement, he met and made many friends while selling fruit at the Lexington Farmers Market. He was an active member of the Fancy Gap United Methodist Church, serving as Sunday school teacher for many years.
Bill was preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Arthur and Minnie Dawson; and a special aunt, Clennie Dawson. He is survived by his wife, Linda Utt Dawson; daughters and sons-in-laws, Angela and Glenwood Beamer, and Beth and B.J. Ayers; mother, Esther H. Dawson; grandchildren, Matthew and Kayla Beamer, Brittany and Scott Sherrill, and Caroline Ayers; two brothers, Porter Dawson and David Dawson; two sisters, Rebecca Bradfield and Elizabeth Towe; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville, VA. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Rev. Layne Pennington officiating. Burial will follow in the Webb-Sky View Cemetery.
Flowers are welcomed; however, memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research 501 St. Jude’s Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to Fancy Gap United Methodist Church 793 Old Appalachian Trail Fancy Gap, VA 24328.
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the Dawson family.
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