Abeer Ernest "Ernie" Dawood

Abeer Ernest Dawood, 58, of Paragould, Arkansas passed away on September 14, 2025. He was born on December 9, 1966 in Baghdad, Iraq to Satta Dawood and Leslie (Mercer) Dawood. Ernie loved to joke and kid around. He had a gift for making people laugh. He loved his friends and family. He was known for his big heart and how kind he was. He was always trying to help those in need and in continuing that he had decided to be an organ donor at his time of passing. He enjoyed traveling to visit his uncles, friends, and family. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, riding his motorcycles, and cooking. He has a special knack for fixing anything broken. But more than anything Ernie loved his family and friends. Survivors include; his parents: Satta Ahmed Dawood and Leslie Gordon Dawood both of Homosassa, Florida; one son: Marlin Xavier Dawood of Blytheville, Arkansas; two daughters: Renee Diane Cataldo (Dylan) of Panora, Iowa and Amber Christine Cataldo of Des Moines, Iowa; five grandchildren: Braxton, Kole, Declan, Zorah, Trever; one brother: Peter Laheed Dawood (Deirdre) of Holiday, Florida; one sister: Lisa Dawood Hogan (Rick) of Johnston, Iowa; his fiancé: Stacy Leigh Bailey of Paragould, Arkansas; one stepson: Cameron Isaac Bailey of Paragould, Arkansas; two uncles: Campbell Mercer (Julie) and Eric Mercer (Ginny); three nephews: Nicholas S Hogan (Audra), Nathan S. Hogan, Marcus P. Hogan; several cousins, uncles, aunts, and a host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by; his paternal grandmother: Fakhria Al Qaisi; paternal grandfather: Ahmed Salman Dawood; and maternal grandparents: Ernest Mercer and Dorthy B Mercer. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in October. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials or condolences to be sent to Lisa Hogan (5550 NW 55th Ave – Johnston, Iowa 50131).