Harry B. Dawson

Harry B. Dawson obituary, Knoxville, TN

Harry B. Dawson

Harry Dawson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel - Knoxville on May 13, 2025.

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Harry B. Dawson, age 78, of Corryton, TN, passed away at his home on Friday, May 9, 2025. He was born in San Angelo, Texas and graduated from Sam Houston High School. Harry was a self-employed licensed residential electrician and an Air Force Veteran. In his spare time, he enjoyed listening to gospel music, woodworking, hunting, gardening and cooking. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jackie B. Dawson and Wanda Smith Dawson; brothers, Jackie T. Dawson and Kenneth G. Dawson; brother-in-law, Ronald L. Johnson. Harry is survived by his wife, Page Weatherly Dawson; daughter, Donna J. (Kenneth) Macicek; sons, Barry D. (Patti) Dawson and Brian K. (Tonya) Dawson; sister, Patsy Dawson Johnson; sister-in-law, Frances Dawson; along with 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; stepsons, Christopher D. (Carrie) Thompson and William P. (Brittany) Thompson; along with 2 step grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 12:30pm on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the East TN State Veterans Cemetery (2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920). Gentry-Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Dawson family and invites you to sign the online registry at www.gentrygriffey.com.
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