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Christopher Dawson Obituary

CHRISTOPHER LEE DAWSON, 21 ROCKFORD - Christopher Lee Dawson, 21, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January, 1, 2014. Born February 25, 1992, in Rockford, to Tamara Ruggles and James L. Dawson. Christopher worked as a forklift operator at Spider Co. He loved playing and watching basketball and football, especially the Packers. You could always find him shooting hoops with his brothers, Caleb and Taner, or his friends, it didn't matter the weather or time of day or night. Christopher loved and cared for his family. Survivors include parents, James (Kerry) Dawson and Tamara (Tim Calkins) Ruggles; children, Westen, Jayden and Bentley; brothers, Caleb and Taner; sisters, Haley and Abbie; grandparents, Larry and Judie Dawson and Mike and Glenda Vanzant; many cousins, aunts and uncles; special and dear friends. Predeceased by maternal grandparents. Memorial service at 5 p.m. Monday, January 6, 2014, with visitation from 3 p.m. until time of service at Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory, 4311 N. Mulford Rd., Loves Park, IL. Memorials may be made to the family. To express condolences, please visit honquestfh.com.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2014.

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Ginny Kors

January 7, 2014

Tammy am so sorry about your son! Praying that you and your family will have peace in your time of need!

Gail & Bev Barton & Prine

January 6, 2014

so sorry for your loss, Tammy

Debbie and Tim Sheets

January 6, 2014

You are in our prayers.

Carla and Lorn Duschen

January 6, 2014

Prayers are with all. Just know that Jayden will miss his father but his memories will be shared with him as he grows up by your family and ours.

Debbie Rainwater

January 5, 2014

Sending prayer's to you Tammy and your family...so very sorry for your loss ?

Sharlett Kittoe

January 5, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss.

Sharon Hall

January 5, 2014

Dear Chris's Family
Our caring and prayers go out to all of you as you work through this painful time in your lives. Please know that we are here for you if needed.
Love To All of You
Sharon and Howard

Lisa Gillespie

January 5, 2014

My prayers & thoughts are with the family and the many friends. He is with God and surely knows peace.

January 5, 2014

R.I.P you will me missed.

April Willoughby

January 5, 2014

We love you Chris!

Tammy Livingston

January 5, 2014

I have loved Chris since the day he was born, and love never dies!

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dawson

January 5, 2014

Our hearts will never be whole again. We love you so much. Grandma and Grandpa

Jenny Diehl

January 4, 2014

Christopher Lee,
I still can't believe that you won't be calling me or teasing your cousins. I hope that you know how much you meant to us. I know you are at peace now, but still can't believe it's real. I miss you so much!
Aunt Jenny

Melisa Breen

January 4, 2014

Although I never met Chris, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family who loved him. May The Lord be with you all during this hard time and comfort you.
(Friend of Tracy)

Jeanelle Rill (Casey)

January 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers be with the family in this time of sorrow.

jorgenna swanson

January 4, 2014

We love you Chris
You will be missed so much

Stan & Bonnie Owen

January 4, 2014

Dear Judy and Larry our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Stan and Bonnie Owen

art williams

January 4, 2014

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, may god be with you my friend

Dave & Kathy Northcott

January 4, 2014

I worked with Chris Dawson at Spider company for a short period of time and we had a few conversations and he talked about his children and how much they meant to him and we had some conversations where he really got be laughing!Our thoughts and prayers have been with his family since his passing.Just know Jimmie he is at peace now and surrounded and protected by God and the angels. Kathy

Todd Bowling and Family

January 4, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Alexis Douglas

January 4, 2014

R.I.P. Cris fly high!!!

jade hedrick

January 3, 2014

U will b missed by millions!! May god b with u.

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