John Hulan Dawson

1945 - 2011

BORN

1945

DIED

2011

John Dawson Obituary

John H. Dawson passed away Friday, June 10, 2011.

Beloved father of Brett Dawson and spouse Kathleen, Bridgett Dawson and Brooks Dawson and spouse Jennifer. Grandfather of Andrew, Katelyn and Adriana. Brother of Kenton Dawson.

Age 66 years. A native of Jacksonville, a former resident of Metairie, La., and a resident of Covington, La., for the past five years.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday at 3 p.m. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to prison ministries or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Jacksonville Journal-Courier on Jun. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for John Dawson

6 Entries

June 19, 2011

I will remember John as a soft spoken man with a big heart and a hearty laugh. A true friend and a great person. May God comfort the family in these sad times. Nancy Brogdon

Deanie Holcomb

June 17, 2011

John was a gentle man with a servant's heart/ I was encouraged to see him at Shabbat and will miss him greatly.
Sincerely,

John Holcomb

June 17, 2011

A great friend and servant of the King. We will miss him.

June 17, 2011

I was so sorry to learn of John's passing. I remember him since childhood being at the family owned store here in Jacksonville,IL. I always knew him to be a kind and gentle soul. May you all find comfort in your memories.
Karen Hayes

Miss CC

June 15, 2011

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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