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Raymond C. Dawson, Jr.
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Raymond Dawson, Jr. Obituary
Raymond C. Dawson, Jr., 90 of Nesquehoning, PA, passed away September 2, 2025,
in St. Luke's Bethlehem, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Bettie L. (Schneider) Dawson, who passed away in 2023.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Raymond C., Hilda (Neuman) Dawson, Sr., and brother of Elaine Koernschild.
He was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln High School and later graduated from Temple University.
Raymond was employed by PECO for 37 years.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
In his spare time Raymond enjoyed golfing and reading.
Surviving are his children: Gregg, husband of Erica Dawson of California; Raymond "Chuck", husband of Wanida of King of Prussia, PA and Karen Lynn Rafferty of Skippack, PA. In addition are his grandchildren: Zachary, Jonathan, Wynn, Megan and Maya.
Private arrangements at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Carbon County Friends of Animals. The website is : https://ccfoa.info/legacy-and-memorial-giving/
Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252
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