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Morris Dawson Obituary

Morris D. Dawson

92, of Indianapolis, passed away November 13, 2012. He was born August 31, 1920, in Elnora, IN, to the late Bert and Emma Payton Dawson.

Morris served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He married Maude Smallwood, and she preceded him in death April 20, 1998. Morris was a tool & die maker for Ideal Engineering for 27 years, retiring in 1980. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Cumberland.

Visitation will be Friday, November 16, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Wash ington Memorial Chapel , 9606 E. Washington St., and Saturday, from 12 noon until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Cumberland, 116 S. Meussing St.

Morris is survived by his children, Phylis Richter, Judy Harper, Sue (Tim) Gahimer, Kathy Dawson and Dennis Dawson; daughters-in-law, Betty Dawson and Marcy Dawson; 13 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

A son, Kenneth Dawson; two sons-in-law, Edward Richter and Jack Harper; and 11 siblings, also preceded him in death.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Cumberland and/or Simon Cancer Center.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Nov. 15, 2012.
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Dad, I will miss you so very much. I learned so very much from you. I loved your teasing and I loved hearing you say " I love you". I loved seeing you interact with your great grandchildren. They love their papaw great so much. Give mom a hug for me. Miss her too.

Sue Gahimer

November 24, 2012

We are to hear about your loss of your dad: grandpa. We didn't know him very well, but the times we spent with him and your family was fun and enjoyable. Our prayers are with all of you now and the day's to come.

Ken and Nora Bangs

November 18, 2012

I love grandpa

jeremy richter

November 17, 2012

Uncle Morris was always a joy to be around ~ the Dawson brothers were unique in their love of teasing! It's sad to say goodbye to him in this last part of our family's generation. I hope that all of his family will be comforted with wonderful memories. God bless!

Cheryl (Dawson) Perkette

November 17, 2012

Love you family so very much! So very thankful that Uncle Morris knew our Lord and is now relaxing in heaven with a very special lady! I so enjoyed spending many summer days with Uncle Morris tormenting the daylights out of me! But I loved him anyway!

Vickie Cooper

November 16, 2012

Mr. Dawson's presence will be missed in the Hidden Lake Estates neighborhood! He was a fun and energetic neighbor, the kids loved him, and it won't be the same without him. Rest in Peace Mr. Dawson.

November 16, 2012

So sorry for your loss, hugs and prayers. Godspeed.

Bill Gahimer

November 16, 2012

morris was a great person sorry to see him go

Scott Gervais

November 15, 2012

Sorry to hear about your dad Kathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb Abbott

November 15, 2012

Kathy,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. You and your family has my heartful condolences and prayers.
Love Kim (Nancy and Harry's Niece?

Kim Sneed

November 15, 2012

Grandpa I am going to miss you very much. I am going to miss the way we always went back and forth with our teasing, at least I think you were teasing! Give Grandma and my dad a big hug for me!! Love you Grandpa!

Kim Bodigon

November 15, 2012

Sorry to see you go Uncle Morris! But you can visit with Dad in heaven now. We will miss you!

Alice and Candace Dawson

November 15, 2012

Morris was my best friend. Always had a smile on his face no matter what life handed him! He helped me thru my divorce. He listened with open ears. May God bless and. Keep you.

Nicole Huber

November 15, 2012

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