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Obituary for Dawson Davis
Dawson Davis, age 75, of rural Golconda, passed away June 21, 2012 at Hardin County Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. He was born August 25, 1936 in Rising Sun, Indiana to William Forest Davis and Julia Caroline Waller. Dawson was a fun loving individual who loved his family and friends. He enjoyed sports, gardening, bird watching, and travelling. He was a member of Antioch Church in Rosebud. Dawson is survived by his wife, Joan Nell (Nellie) Davis; three sons, Terry Davis, Timmy Davis, Tony Davis and wife Rose; daughter, Julie Kappes and husband Joe; thirteen grandchildren, Kimberly Gold, Karen Elb, Kathryn Turner, Kylan Cunningham, Dustin Babb, Dawson Burnham, Heather Dicken, Tony Davis, Jr, Jarred Davis, Jon Kilpatrick, Ben Kilpatrick, Jacqueline Kappes, Wyndi Kappes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Burnham; two brothers, Leroy Davis, Dale Davis; four sisters, Ethel Cotton, Anna Payne, Mary Griffen, Juanita Thomas. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday June 24, 2012 at Antioch church in Rosebud. Burial will follow at Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Bro. Kevin Richerson will conduct the service. Visitation will be from noon until time of service on Sunday. Â In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: M.A.S.H. 62938, PO box 500 Golconda, Illinois 62938.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday June 24, 2012 at Antioch church in Rosebud. Burial will follow at Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until time of service on Sunday.
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