of Memphis, TN
February 20, 1937 - June 11, 2006
Funeral services for Ray Henry Dawson, Sr., 69, of Lexa, Arkansas, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2006, at the Lexa Baptist Church in Lexa, AR.
Mr. Dawson was born February 20, 1937, in Barton, Arkansas to Raymond Vanburen and Elgin McClendon Dawson. He died June 11, 2006, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was a farmer and a member of the Lexa Baptist Church.
Mr. Dawson is survived by his mother Elgin Crynne McClendon Dawson of Lexa, AR., his wife Luetta Richmond Dawson of Lexa, AR., 2 sons; Ray Henry Dawson, Jr. of Brickeys, AR., and Terry L. Smith of Kansas City, Kansas, 2 daughters; Janelle D. Stoner-Sellers of Earle, AR., and Montie T. Hobson of Rogers, AR., 10 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, a brother Van Dawson, Sr. of Lexa, AR., and a sister Cecilia D. Rose of Brickeys, AR. He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Vanburen Dawson and a son Steven Ray Dawson.
Visitation will be 6 - 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home.Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park under the direction of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home (870) 572-2571.
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10 Condolence(s)
Alan & Teena Levine
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Sparks, RN
Sunday, June 18, 2006
I have fond childhood memories of Ray allowing us poor county boys to frequently play basketball in the converted shop/gymnasium at his home. I guess he knew we really didn't have any other place to play. That simple gesture of sharing stands out in my mind. Today I try to remember this example when given the opportunity to help others. It's strange how so little can mean so much to young children. Please accept my condolences to your family. The John Sparks Family
Phillip & Kathy Garcia
Saturday, June 17, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Ray Dawson. Our prayers are with you at this time.
Molly Bailey Jackson
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Luetta and family, I was sorry to hear of Ray's death. I think of you often even though we dont see each other. I am praying for your family. Molly Lois
Dempsey & Lucille Hillen
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Friends of Grady & Geneva . We met Ray anumber of years ago .
Dan Johnson
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Our prayers are with you and your family today.
Shelia Palmer
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed by all
Bea Jackson
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today.
Joe & Susie Deaton
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
May God be with each of you at this time.
Bonnie Carey Coffey
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Ray's passing and know what a loss that will be for you all. I can certainly say that he was a positive impact in my childhood and early adolescence, and I have many fond and wonderful memories of the time that I spent with your family. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Deepest regrets- Bonnie Carey Coffey