Doward J. Dawson

Doward J. Dawson, 84, of Belleville, IL, born Saturday, May 30, 1936, in Omaha, NE, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his residence.

Doward worked as a Projectionist for General Cinema Corporation (GCC). He was a member of First Christian Church, Belleville IL and was a former Deacon at the church.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Parents: Doward and Grace, nee Thompson, Dawson of Omaha, NE

Surviving are his:

• Wife: Barbara A., nee Bailey, Dawson of Belleville, IL
• 2 sons
  • John D. Dawson of Granite City, IL
  • Michael W. (Kathryn) Dawson of Arnold, MO
• 2 sisters
  • Neva V. Walton of Coolidge, AZ
  • Dorene M. Taft of Mesa, AZ

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 – 10:00 am on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at First Christian Church, Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 10:00 am at First Christian Church, Belleville, IL with Pastor Doug Hargrave officiating. Burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.