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Marvin Dawson Obituary
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Marvin Dawson, Jr., 76, of Tybee Island, died Tuesday, April 19. A native of Jemison, AL, Marvin served with distinction as a First Lieutenant in the Korean War, earning a Bronze Star. After achieving a Ph.D. in Education at Indiana University, he took up teaching positions at Auburn University in Alabama and later at Mercer University, in Macon, GA, where he chaired the Education Department, holding a Callaway Professorship at the school. Marvin was involved in the community and especially with historical preservation, helping to form the Intown Macon Neighborhood Association and serving as the first president of the Macon Heritage Foundation and winning preservation awards in both Macon and Iowa City, IA. In his later years on Tybee Island, Marvin was inspired by the nature and the sea, experimenting with blending the arts of photography and painting. Surviving members of his family include: daughter, Michele Bourre of Paris, France (husband, Jean-Luc and three grandsons); son, Michael of Atlanta, GA (wife, Donna and one daughter); son, Mark of Atlanta; and longtime friend, Larry Weeks of Tybee Island. A memorial service for family and friends on Tybee Island is planned. Arrangements by H. M. Patterson & Son, Spring Hill Chapel, 1020 Spring Street, Atlanta, (404) 876-1022.
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katim Jean florence paillusson
April 28, 2005
Dear Marven,
We are very sad to know that you had gone, although you might be more happier now in the paradise…… we enjoyed talking with you and meeting you when you came over in Paris…. there was always a well worth listen about your rich experience of a lifetime ..….you are a real exceptional American. We will never forget you!
Our apologies for not making our plan in reality to visit you in Tybee Island before your departure. We want to send our condolences to Larry.
Junie and Vince Merkle
April 22, 2005
As neighbors and friends, we were inspired by Marvin's artistic abilities and wisdom. We wish to extend our condolences to Larry, our good friend, whose devotion is an inspiration.
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