Richard Lee Dawson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Lee Dawson of Frederick, Illinois, born in Virginia, Illinois, who passed away on December 22, 2022 at the age of 75. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Lee Dawson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Virgil Dawson and Blanche Copley Dawson; his daughter Billie Jean Dawson; and his siblings, Sadie Laverne Barnes, Shirley Sapp, Linda Dawson, Freida Dawson, Virgil "Tom", Charles, Harold and John Dawson.
He is survived by: his wife Carole Wubker; his daughters, Ronda Thurman (Ted) of Beardstown and Missy Burke (Rob) of Virginia; his grandchildren, Andrew Adkins, Amber Clark (Nick), Ashlee Adkins, Brooke Thurman, Clayton Thurman, Shelby Thurman, Tanner Burke, Hunter Burke, Cody Dawson (Ashley Kramer) and Caitlin Chavez-Dawson; his sisters, Karen Lerch (Bert), Judy Griffie (late Bill) and Carol Denton (Wayne); his close friend Roger Olry (Joy) of Virginia; and his pet Toby. He is also survived by 15 great grandchildren.
