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Booker Dawkins Memoriam

BOOKER T. DAWKINS JR. August 8, 1932 - October 23, 1997 It has almost been nine years since you went on to continue your life's journey. I will never forget the last days spent with you. I really miss the fun times and your delicious cooking. Everything you told and warned me about life came true. You will be very proud of me now. Happy 74th Birthday Your son, Erick

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Oakland Tribune on Aug. 8, 2006.

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Ericka Dawkins

July 22, 2025

Granddaddy... I miss you and Granny sooooo much.... I know you watching over me... and I´m the one took after you with that fried chicken... I´m still grieving after all these years ... I wish u would of met your great grand kids... kiss My Granny for me please... I love you you Guys
Mz. Fyvie and B.T Dawkins

perry Page Jr

August 8, 2006

I miss the neighborly visit with you and those friends that would come by for the big fight nights and the worm togetherness. Iam glad for this memory that was posted, Thanks Erick.

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