Gerald Wayne “Doc” Dawson

November 11, 2015

Gerald Wayne “Doc” Dawson, 74, left this world on November 3, 2015, to live with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in Escambia County, AL and grew up in Barnett Crossroads. He attended schools in Barnett Crossroads and Brewton.

He was employed at Monsanto Co. and retired with after 35 years of service.

Doc loved God and his family very much. He loved all kinds of sports; especially hunting and fishing at Ft. Morgan. He also loved Alabama football and Bear Bryant and Nick Saban. He played sports with the Monsanto Teams.

Doc was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Clara Dawson; son, Joey Dawson; stepdaughter, Debbie Clark; and brother, Bill Dawson.

Doc leaves behind his wife of 27 ½ years, Esther Dawson; son, Darin Dawson; daughter, Stephanie (Mike) McClendon; stepson, Greg (Dawn) Clark; mother of his children, Mary Dawson; grandsons, Troy Dawson, Brett Williams, Tres’ Dawson, Brendan McClendon, Mike Clark; three granddaughters, Kerry Watts, Tracy (Mike) Lolley and Holly Campbell; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at 12 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home with Alston Cornelius officiating.

Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery in Seminole, AL.

Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. prior to services.

The family wishes to thank Covenant Hospice for all the care and kindness they showed to Doc and his family.

Pallbearers will be Brett Williams, Tres’ Dawson, Brendan McClendon, Michael Clark, Paul Ioakim, Billy Byrd, and Richard Marchese.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Morris, Bobby Scott, Richard Slay, Ronnie Carden, Frances McGrady, and Ronnie Martin.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

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