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Ricky Dawson Obituary

DAWSON, Ricky The relatives and friends of Mr. Ricky Nathaniel Dawson are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday, February 18, 2005, 11 a.m., at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 7396 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, S.C. Rev. Augustus D. Robinson, Pastor. Interment: First See Wee Baptist Church Cemetery, Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, S.C. Mr. Dawson is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Bessie) Dawson, his siblings and their spouses, Joseph Dawson, Jr., (Prestyne), Sarah D. Williams (Johnnie), Barbara D. Dilligard (Rufus), Ralph C. Dawson (Leslie) of New Rochelle, N.Y.; A. José Dawson (Pearlene); Lloyd K. Dawson (Laverne); Hershula R. Davis (Davey); Derrick M. Dawson (Florence); Kevin W. Dawson (Juliet); Troy C. Dawson (Kimberly) Los Angeles, CA; Marilyn Y. Brown (Darryl), sisters-in-law, Jacqueline Ford, Fredricka Gilliard; his fiancé, Patricia Greene, his three aunts, Dorothy Coaxum, Margaret Jefferson (Hempstead, LI, NY); Mary Jenkins (Irmo, SC); 32 nieces and nephews; 22 grand-nieces and grand-nephews; one great-grand-nephew. Viewing for Mr. Dawson will be at the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, S.C., on Thursday, February 17, 2005, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and at the church from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC., 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, S.C. (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at [email protected]. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2005.

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Vivian Pinckney

February 20, 2005

To Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Dawson and Family. Sorry to hear about your loss but God does all things well. Will come to see you soon. Love You Vivian Pinckney

Monica and Jason Freeland

February 20, 2005

Even though my family is half way across the world our love for Mr. Ricky stretches to him and our sympathy and prayers to his family. You will be deeply missed Mr. Ricky. You were always there when my family needed you. I am only sorry that I could not have been there to see you home. I know that you are smiling on us from Heaven and that God gave you the kind of strength, a kind heart, an open and loving soul that comforts and inspired us all. You are forever blessed Mr. Ricky. Rest well!

Ranese Harrell

February 19, 2005

To the family and loved ones of Bro. Ricky. The memories my family will have of Ricky will always remain in our hearts. Bro. Ricky's strength, encouraging words and faith in God has touched the retire Harrell family, not only in the surrounding area but, in Virginia, Chicago, Texas,and Japan. The love he demonstrated to us can never be replace. We thank your family, but, most of all we thank God for allowing Ricky to be part of our family circle. The one thing Ricky prayed for was for all of his relatives to know Jesus Christ and for family Unity. He will miss. Rest on Brother Ricky. You have completed your walk on this earth. Your smile will live on in our hearts.

REV.RODNEY GOODWIN

February 18, 2005

FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME,MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL STRONG.EARTH HAVE NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CAN NOT HEAL.JUST KEEP YOUR HANDS IN GODS HANDS HE WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH,GOD NEVER GIVES US MORE THAN WE CAN BEAR.

Deacon Leonard Wright Jr.

February 17, 2005

To God be the glory,I met Ricky shortly after he joined Mt. Moriah and what a time we had in joking and picking at one another.Ricky will be greatly missed but he 's in a better place now.There will be no more pain, no more suffering and no more days of unhappiness.I heard it said once that we haven't loss Ricky because we know where he is. My family and I will keep you all in our prayers.God Bless You!!!

Deborah Law-Hayes

February 17, 2005

I had the pleasure of metting Rick, through Patrica Green. It was a pleasure knowing such a true brother in Christ. He will be missed by my family and I. Our deepest sympathy.

-Deborah Law-Hayes

Daisy & Howard Kyle,Jr.

February 17, 2005

To The Dawson Family: Our prayers and thoughts go out to your entire family. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

karma thompson

February 17, 2005

your family is in our thoughts and prayers as you go thru this trying time but just know that god never makes a mistake and he only takes his own.

THE STAFF OF MUSC RADIATION ONCOLOGY DEPT.

The Garner Family

February 17, 2005

In the time of need you were there regardless of how often we talked or spent time to together that is the best thing about family. TO the DAWSON side of this family BE STRONG FOR ONLY GOD KNOWS WHAT IS BEST, HE WILL COMFORT YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED, HE NOW HAS AN ANGEL TO SEE YOU ALL THROUGH.

Verna Barnwell

February 17, 2005

TO THE FAMILY OF RICKY DAWSON

IN SYMPATHY

ALTHOUH YOU HAD TO SAY GOODBYE

TO A LOVED ON VERY DEAR

THEY'LL REMAIN WITHIN YOUR HEART

AND SHALL THERE ALWAYS BE NEAR

I UNDERSTAND THAT AT THIS TIME

IT IS NOT EASY FOR YOU TO SEE

BUT I PROMISE THAT THE DAY WILL COME

WHEN YOU'LL BE ABLE TO HAPPILY

LOOK BACK ON ALL THE JOYS YOU SHARED

AND THE MEMORIES MADE THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

AND YOU'LL FIND YOU CAN SMILE ONCE AGAIN

WITHOUT SO MANY TEARS.

THE SINGLETON&BARNWELL FAMILY

Amy Mitchell

February 17, 2005

I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Dawson when he came to MUSC. I am so sorry for your loss Mr. Dawson was a very nice person. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Amy Mitchell / MUSC

Timothy Maybank

February 17, 2005

To the Dawson Family

Our prayers are with you.

The Maybank and Lucas Families

Melworth Marion

February 17, 2005

May the memories held deep with your heart help to soothe your spirit at this difficult time may God Bless.

Bernard A. Grant

February 17, 2005

My deepest condolences to the entire Dawson family on your loss."Earth hast no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal". May God continue to bless and keep all of you.

PATRICIA SIMMONS-BROWN

February 17, 2005

GOD ONLY TAKES HIS OWN

Ernestine Murray

February 16, 2005

To the Dawson Family

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;and lean not unto thine own understanding... deepest sympathy

St.Clair Jenkins

February 16, 2005

From one classmate in behalf of all 1974 graduates of C.A. Brown High. We all will miss your passion, commitment and brotherly love. To the family of the late Ricky Dawson you have our deepest condolences, Class of "74".

JOSIE MIDDLETON

February 16, 2005

FROM YOUR COUSIN (DRIBBLE), WE WILL MISS YOU, ONLY OUR FATHER KNOWS BEST.

dominica harrell

February 16, 2005

What a blesing to have met Ricky! My heart is fuller, my mind more aware and my joy brighter! Thoughts of Ricky's courage and strength hold me up, when I feel a tear. I am truly a better person for having known you, if only for a short time. Walk on!

Delores Simmons-Williams

February 16, 2005

Lloyd and the Dawson family,

May God's love heal your sorrow. May the prayers of friends ease your hurting. And may God's peace replace your heartache with warm and loving memories. You and your family are in my prayers. With Deepest Sympathy from your classmate and former neighbor.

Kara Dilligard

February 16, 2005

"Let me have something."

singing,"Im alright, dont need to worry 'bout me"

"Thank ya nice lady"

Lifting up and dancing in his wheelchair and most important swimming in the special olympics. These are jsut a few things that I will always remember about my uncle or better known as Rick the Big Kick. loving you always and sadly missed.



your neice, Kara

Clinton Dilligard

February 16, 2005

To the Dawson Family

You have my deepest sympathy. Ricky was, and is a dear friend. He will be missed and remembered by me and my family.



Sincerely,



Clinton (Dutch)and Carol Dilligard

Phillippe Cunningham

February 16, 2005

A wonderful smile, an encouraging word, a hearty smile, and a sincere desire to be of service will be what I remember most about Brother Dawson. While I only knew him but a short time it was enough to leave an imprint on my life. May his soul be at peace.

Howard Lucas, Jr.

February 16, 2005

In loving memory of my friend and true brother in Christ...

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