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Charles Dawkins Obituary


CHARLES "CHARLIE" WARNE DAWKINS, late of Charleston WV, passed away on June 25, 2023.
Charles was born on August 8, 1938. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1958 - 1961. He went on to graduate from West Virginia State and worked for many years in the West Virginia Primary Care Division and the Women's Infants and Children program at the State Director level.
Charles was a loyal, kind, caring and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend loved being active and played basketball, tennis, softball and going out on the golf course. A passionate WVU sports fan, he never missed a game and read every article about the teams he could.
Charles is survived by his wife of 61 years Anna Lee Dawkins; his daughter Lisa Ann Dawkins and her husband Price Tubbs-Talley, his son Charles Warne Dawkins Jr; his grandson George Brady Dawkins and his beloved dog Bubba. Charles was preceded in death by Frances Dawkins, his mother; John Dawkins, his brother.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Charlie's name to Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier Street, Charleston, WV 25301 or WVU Athletic Department @ https://wvusports.com/, click on "donate."
A private service will be held at a later date.
Condolence may be sent to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by Charleston Gazette-Mail on Jul. 2, 2023.

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Wilda Kay Glover

July 24, 2023

Sincere sympathy.

Tom Morgan

July 3, 2023

Mr Dawkins made a huge impact on my life through his love of Basketball. He Coached me at CCUM when I was young, and was a solid Role Model as I went though my teen years. I think that I would not be the Man I am today without Mr Dawkins. I look forward to seeing you in Heaven. R.I.P. Charlie.

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