Jimmy R. DawsonJimmy R. Dawson, age 77, of Warsaw, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, just before 4:30 a.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.
Jimmy was born on March 30, 1942, in David, Ky. He was the son of the late Earl and Josephine Sparks Dawson. He was a graduate of Prestonsburg High School and moved to the Warsaw area in 1962. On Dec. 28, 1964, Jimmy was united in marriage to Janet Louise Hite. Having shared 50 years together, Janet preceded Jimmy in passing on April 24, 2014.
Jimmy was a 33-year employee of Dalton Foundry. He was also a longtime member of Pentecostal Lighthouse Church and was a hard-working provider. Jimmy loved time spent with his family; they fondly remember his swims across Pike Lake, time spent at the Warsaw Speedway and his partiality for Cadillac automobiles. He was also a dog lover.
Those who survive with memories to treasure include his daughter, Becky (husband, Keith) Lowe, of Warsaw; and son, James (wife, Kathy) Dawson, of Warsaw; brother, Johnny Dawson, of Prestonsburg; and sister, Sue Moore, of Prestonsburg. Also surviving are five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Janet; and his parents; those who preceded him in passing include five brothers and four sisters.
A Life Celebration® has been planned with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Visitation will take place on Friday, Oct. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. with the Rev. Bob Brown officiating a 7 p.m. funeral service. Burial will be in Warsaw’s Oakwood Cemetery.
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Memorials to assist with veterans’ care at the VA of Northern Indiana, Attn: Voluntary Services 2121 Lake Aven., Fort Wayne, IN 46805. This request is in honor of Jimmy’s father-in-law, Harold Hite. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
