Donald Gene Dawson Jr., 63, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at his home in Crawfordsville.
He was born July 14, 1961, at Danville, Indiana, a son of the late Donald Sr. and Sandra Kay (White) Dawson. On April 21, 1984, he married Sandra May (Ray) Dawson. She preceded him in death April 19, 2014.
Don graduated from Southmont High School in 1979 and later earned an associate’s degree in college.
Don was a Master Gardener and operated a produce stand at the Crawfordsville Farmers Market at the armory whenever he had the opportunity. He enjoyed buying and selling items online. Don was a beloved father, grandfather and brother who will be missed by all.
Survivors include: his children, Machelle Elliott of Lafayette, Malisa (Dane) Lewis of Linden, Elisha Dawson of Linden, Mandy Roberts of Crawfordsville, Randy (Leah) Taylor of Roachdale and Sonnie Dawn Dawson of Washington, Illinois; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, David (Tonya) Dawson of Crawfordsville and Harry Dawson of Crawfordsville; sisters, Mary (companion Shannon Cullings) Dawson of Crawfordsville and Heidi (companion Rodney Lauy) Dawson of Crawfordsville.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 at Porter and Hunt Funeral Home, 315 W. Main St., in Jamestown. Visitation is planned from 1 p.m. until the time of service.
Boone County Crematory has been entrusted with his cremation arrangements after services.
Online condolences may be made at www.porterfuneralhome.us.
