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Jason's early education began in Columbus City Schools and continued through graduation from Worthington Christian High School in 2006. Jason's lifelong passion was the sport of basketball where he was a star player in high school and on various AAU teams.
He continued to hone his skills at the prestigious Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, VA. He earned a scholarship to play basketball at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC where he pledged and joined the brotherhood of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and later transferred to Gardner Webb University in Bowling Green, SC and then to Mt. Vernon Nazarene in Mt. Vernon, OH where he completed his collegiate education. Jason went on to play professional basketball overseas in Canada and Australia.
Upon returning home, he began coaching in his beloved sport. for high school boys junior varsity then was elevated to Head Coach for girls varsity team, guiding them to a state championship game, finishing as state runner-up. He left coaching to start a training program for basketball players to elevate them to elite' status. With his D.O.S.E. (Developing Our Story Everyday) program and molded several students to Ohio High School Mister Basketball status and a current NBA player. He then moved to Charlotte, NC where he became associated with the Carolina Factory as the Director of Player Development / NBA Skills Coach.
Jason was preceded in death by grandparents, Margaret and Fred Johnson; aunt,Beverly Sundel; uncle, Fred D. Johnson Jr.
He is survived by wife, Adriana Dawson; parents, Karen Johnson Dawson and James Dawson of Columbus; daughter, Ariah Grace Dawson; son, Kenzo Dawson; brother, James Patrick Dawson; brother-friend, Cameron Campbell Finch; special best friends, Teddy Alemu and Ryan McFadden; many in-laws, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins;
and numerous friends and associates.
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Melissa Dometrovich
May 23, 2024
My daughter played for Jason at Christ The King Catholic School in NC. She has played multiple sports & had many coaches and she counts Jason as the best. He gave her confidence, by believing in her potential and expecting more out of her than she thought she was capable of. He believed in her ability which in turn made her believe in herself. We will be forever grateful for his positive impact. Our family sends our deepest condolences to the Dawsons. May he be at peace. Sincerely, The Dometrovich Family
Emily Duffey Emig
May 16, 2024
I met Jason in HS at WC when I was a freshman and he was a sophomore. He was always so bubbly and lively and knew exactly how to make you smile and laugh! He was extremely funny and very easy to be around. A great genuine hug always came from Jason. I adored him and I loved the bond he had with my other dear friend Justin Yates. They were always goofing off together which brought me so much joy. I am so heartbroken along with all his friends and family and my prayers go out to his wife and children and to the rest of his friends and family. Hugs to all of you. I will always remember and cherish the good times I had with Jason.
Coach Lav
May 16, 2024
Jason was one of the "Hardest" working Youngman that I had the privilege of coaching. We won several championships in the Pro-am Summer League due to Jason's knowledge of the point guard position. He was a joy to coach.
Coach Lav
Bev Ryan
May 12, 2024
Jason was a talented trainer and an important mentor in my son's life. He brought out the best in him and gave him so much confidence. He shared his love for basketball and gave so much of himself to help him improve. He learned how to work hard, compete, take the losses and celebrate the wins. Jason's talent and dedication will be truly missed. There's an entire DOSE family that benefited from being part of Jason's life. Rest in peace, Jason.
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Brian McCants
May 10, 2024
Jason was like one of my son's he played AAU with my son Sean McCants and spent nights with us as a teenager and attended my basketball camps,my condolences goes out to the family and his loving mother who I'm trying to reach Jason made me proud rest in peace son! Coach McCants and family!
Robert Smith ( Bobby )
May 9, 2024
To the Dawson/Johnson family.
Robert( Bobby) and the entire Smith family sends their deepest heartfelt condolences to you all
God bless, God bless .
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