William Parr "Bill" Dawson

William Parr ”Bill” Dawson, beloved husband of Dorothy and father of Cindy, Mark (wife, Cynthia), Matt and devoted grandfather of Joshua, Jason, Patrick, and Amanda, and cherished great grandfather of Jaelynn, Madison, and Abigail passed away at his home into his Heavenly Father’s arms on Sunday, February 19, 2017. He was 86 years old. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery in Byers.

Bill was born in Houston, Texas on July 13, 1930 to Walter and Georgia Branch Dawson who are with him again in eternal peace. Bill was a sweet, kind, generous, strong, caring and loving person. All who met him knew of his integrity and character. He was a loving, devoted, and faithful husband to his wife, Dorothy, of 63 years. He was a wonderful father and an amazing provider for his family.

He loved the Lord, his wife, his family and his country faithfully. He was a true patriot and always did the right thing, even when no one was around. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, his church as a deacon and his family as the spiritual leader. Bill Dawson was a truly great man who will be missed by so many friends and family and by the people whose lives he touched.

As believers we rest in the comfort and knowledge of knowing that he is in no pain,has a perfect body and has entered the very gates of Heaven praising His Savior forevermore.

Survivors include his loving wife Dorothy, his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren,along with his sister, Karla Hoke Gamble, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.