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James Allen Dawson
1962 - 2022
James Allen Dawson
1962 - 2022
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BORN
1962
DIED
2022
James Dawson Obituary
James Allen Dawson, age 60 of Bourbon, passed away at 6 pm, Friday, November 11, 2022 at his residence of natural causes. He was born April 23, 1962 in Columbus, OH to John Wesley and Jenny (Leach) Dawson.
Mr. Dawson had lived most of his adult life in Bourbon. He had worked for Dawson Construction. James had a big heart. He loved his family and was a people person. He loved making people laugh.
Surviving are his sons, James Dawson II, Bourbon, Jeremy (Alysia) Dawson, Nappanee; grandchildren, Elijah, Ezekiel; Jacob, Ayla, James III and Andrew; siblings, Mark Dawson, Rochester, Alice Schmucker, Rochester, Peggy Bailey, Warsaw, Lucinda Dawson, Kentucky; and wife, Debra (Tillotson) Dawson, Bourbon. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rena Marie Dawson; parents; and brothers, John and Bobby Dawson.
Family and friends may call from 12 – 2 pm, Friday, November 18, 2022 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee with funeral services beginning at 2:00 pm. Rev. Mark Miller, pastor of The Heartland Church will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon.
Memorial contributions may be made to Potawatomi Wild Life Park, Tippecanoe.
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Sharon Fisher
November 22, 2022
I knew James when he was in grade school.Didn't know he would end up marrying my neice Debbie. We worked at same place years ago and he made me some fudge. I noticed over the years he was always trying to help his family.
lucinda dawson
November 17, 2022
i love my brother an make me mad i had to lose another famly membor at least he will be with the deer jesus an the angles he was a wonderful freind an bro he made everyone the happyest they could be r.i.p. bro no pain no no shame meet ur faith in the heaven miss u an love u very much.
Patricia Vaile
November 17, 2022
James will be greatly missed. He was like a brother to me. He was my hero.. praying for the family..
Opal Walesiewicz
November 16, 2022
I will never forget 2 years ago when we matched drink for drink. But now you're on to better places and won't have to feel any more pain. Fly high with the eagles James !
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Ashley Dawson
November 15, 2022
He was a good man he was more of a father to me than even my own he taught me many things and I'll miss him very much. I wish I got the chance to make him his peanut butter candy or the green bean casserole he liked
November 14, 2022
Im sorry everyone
Deb Dawson
November 14, 2022
I love you! I am happy to believe you are out of pain. I’m so very blessed to have held your hand and felt your pulse until the last heartbeat!
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