John Edward Dawson

John Edward Dawson obituary, Butler, KY

John Edward Dawson

John Dawson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peoples Funeral Home - Butler on Oct. 1, 2025.

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John Edward Dawson Jr. (67) of Alexandria, KY, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Ft. Thomas. He was born in Covington, KY, on April 2, 1958, the son of the late John Edward and Judy Spencer Dawson.
John was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He loved fishing and working on the family farm. John retired from Taylor Farms after working in maintenance for many years.
Survivors include wife Elizabeth "Lisa" Dawson, sons Daniel (Alice) Dawson, Matthew Dawson, David Dawson, daughter Micah Jolisa Dawson, sisters Bonnie (Glenn) Dawson Stacey, Linda (Bruce) Lyons, Lisa Dawson-Knight, Diana Dawson (the late Jim) Rebholz, Sharon (Steve) Dawson, brother Charlie (Aubree) Dawson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held 12-2 pm, Monday, September 15, 2025, at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler. Funeral services will follow at 2 pm, also at the funeral home.

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