Rev. Ronnie R. Dawson

Rev. Ronnie
Richard Dawson
Surf City
Rev. Ronnie Richard Dawson, 56, of Surf City, NC died suddenly from heart failure on Tuesday, August 7th.
Rev. Dawson was born in Durham, NC, the son of Irene Szenasy Dawson and the late Ronnie Elwood Dawson.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Heath Dawson of the home; and a son, Matthew Heath Dawson, (fiance Rebecca Anne Pirone) of Wilmington; and his brother, Mark Elwood Dawson and wife, Robin of Durham, NC.
Rev. Dawson was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Kathryn "Kassy" Renee Dawson.
Rev. Dawson received his Masters of Divinity degree from Duke University. He was appointed to serve numerous pastorates within The United Methodist Church, including Concord, Warrens Grove, Cedar Cliff, Shiloh, and Mt. Bethel. Prior to entering the ministry, Rev. Dawson was a former personal aide to the late U.S. Senator John P. East of North Carolina.
Memorial Service for Rev. Dawson will be conducted Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. at Concord UMC in Graham, NC. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service in the church fellowship hall. Rich & Thompson Funeral Home is assisting the family in Graham.