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John Dawson Obituary

John L. Dawson N. CHARLESTON - John L. Dawson, 83, of North Charleston, SC, a retired maintenance mechanic, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. He is the beloved husband of Leola F. Dawson; father of George E. Dawson, the late Bernard Dawson, Cassandra D. Fabers, Veronica Dawson, Manuel Dawson, Gwendolyn Royster, Wendell A. Dawson, Dr. Cynthia M. Grant, Leon Dawson, Tressa L. Dennis and Carl Mathews; God-given father of Reginald Foster (Jacqueline) Foster, Pastor Arnold Foster (Blessings), Lisa Nesbitt (Deward), Avis Foster, Jamel Foster (LeRoyesha) and Damione Foster; brother-in-law of Mary Hamilton and Theola Foster. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.murraysmortuary.com. Arrangements entrusted to MURRAY'S MORTUARY, 3310 RIVERS AVE., NORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 843-744-5488. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2014.

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Henry & Cynthia Gilliard

July 29, 2014

Sending love and pray to the family

Leslie Howell

July 28, 2014

May God bless and keep this family...

Gussie, Carlotta, and Presha Dennis

July 28, 2014

Tressa,may God continue to strengthen you and your family during this period of loss. Hold to God's unchanging hands he will never let you go.

Mike Ferris

July 26, 2014

Sad to learn of your passing. You were a good friend to me at MUSC. I always enjoyed working with you. You are a gentleman in the best of ways with a kind word and honesty. My prayers go to you and your family at this sad time. Gods speed!

Latonya Johnson

July 26, 2014

May God strengthen and heal your hearts.. Peace be with you Mr. John L Dawson

you will be remembered

Latonya Johnson

July 26, 2014

My condolences to all the family, John L was a wonderful person that put up a great fight. May God heal all of your hearts and strengthen you. Blessings

EUGENE SWINTON

July 25, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

July 25, 2014

Sorry for you loss.
Antwan(Smokey)Frasier

linda heyward

July 25, 2014

To.Mrs Leola and Family you"ll are in my prayers.

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