John “Gene” Dawson's obituary , Passed away on September 21, 2020 in Saint Louis, Missouri

John “Gene” Dawson

February 18, 1931 - September 21, 2020 (89 years old)

Saint Louis, Missouri

John “Gene” Dawson's obituary , Passed away on September 21, 2020 in Saint Louis, Missouri

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jay B. Smith Funeral Homes

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John “Gene” Dawson

February 18, 1931 - September 21, 2020 (89 years old)

Saint Louis, Missouri

John Dawson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 21, 2020 we had to say goodbye to John Dawson of Saint Louis, Missouri. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John P. Dawson and Mary Agnew Dawson; and his brothers, Leroy and Ken. He is survived by: his brothers, Bernard of Bussey, Iowa, Patrick (Geneva) of Moscow Mills, Missouri and Thomas of Torrance, California; his sister-in-law Marlene of Williamsburg, Iowa; and his close friends, Lana James, Twila Gerard, Shelly Gerard of Millersburg, Iowa, Leroy Atkins of St. Louis, Geoff Story of St. Louis, Jill Payton of St. Louis and Jan Willard of Irondale, Missouri.. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, and great-great nephews; many Dawson and Agnew cousins.

The family extends its gratitude to Dr. Timothy Mahood and his staff, and the nurses, staff, and therapists at Sherbrooke Village for their outstanding care and compassion for Gene, especially when the family could not see him due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Memorials may be directed to the Armah Cemetery Association, c/o White State Bank, 209 Main Street, P.O. Box 68, South English IA 52335.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Jay B. Smith Funeral Homes



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Sep 23

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Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel
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