James Ronald Dawson
April 2, 1948 – February 14, 2024
James Ronald “Jimmy” Dawson, 75, of Friendship passed away February 14, 2024. He was born April 2, 1948 to Samuel Chaplain and Ethel Mae (Gaither) Dawson. Jimmy was raised in Mayo and graduated from Annapolis High School in 1966 where he was the class president. After high school he turned down numerous opportunities to go to college so he could enlist in the United States Army. Jimmy served in Korea during Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1971. He worked for PEPCO for many years, retiring as Vice President of Operations. Jimmy was a member of the American Legion Post 226 in Mayo and the South County Moose Lodge in Shady Side. In his spare time, he enjoyed eating, especially BBQ, traveling to see family, cutting grass, he took great pride in his yard, watching football, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Jimmy is survived by his wife Margaret Frances Dawson, children James Andrew Dawson, Tricia Lynn Salmon, and Richard Alan Smith, grandchildren Amanda Walker, Britnee Toney, Presley Dawson, and Braden Dawson, great-grandchildren Jackson Walker, Abel Walker, Graesyn Salmon, Mia Ennis, and Sophia Ennis, sister Linda Dawson Cook and brothers Samuel “Mike” Dawson and Tommy Dawson. He was preceded in death by his parents Ethel Mae Gaither Dawson and Samuel Chaplain Dawson, siblings Amelia Marquette, Gladys Rosati, Charles “Bill” Dawson, Stretch Dawson, and William Greeley Dawson.
Visitation
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
&
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Services
- Funeral Service
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
7:00 PM
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Condolences
Sort Comments
15 Feb 2024
7:49pm
My sincerest condolences! Jimmy was a really nice guy and I only have fond memories of him. He will be sorely missed!!
City
Rocky Mount
State
VA
16 Feb 2024
4:36pm
I’m so very sorry for Jimmy’s loss. My heart goes out to your family. I knew Jimmy through school and we were also Facebook friends, and when I wished him a happy birthday, the Elvis came out in him and he’d always say “Thank you, thank you very much”
City
Rock Hill
State
SC
15 Feb 2024
9:30pm
To Maggie and family, Jimmy was such a great guy and always had a smile on his face! He will be missed greatly!
Our Deepest sympathies to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
RIP Jimmy until we meet again in Heaven!
City
Martinsburg
State
West Virginia
15 Feb 2024
9:52pm
Maggie and family, John and I and the girls are so sorry to hear Jimmy passed. We will be thinking of all of you in the coming weeks and months as you face this. We hope you find peace as you move forward. Love and Hugs, Haverstocks
City
Carlisle
State
Pa
15 Feb 2024
10:23pm
Sending love and hoping his memory heals those hearts left behind.
City
Arnold
State
Md
16 Feb 2024
3:33am
My deepest condolences. It was apparent to everyone how deeply Mr. Dawson loved his family. May your hearts be comforted in this difficult time.
City
Nampa
State
Idaho
16 Feb 2024
11:00am
Our deepest condolences to Maggie and the family. We will miss seeing Jimmy’s smiling face. You are in our hearts and prayers.
City
Friendship
State
Maryland
16 Feb 2024
1:21pm
Sorry to hear about JD passing. Lot of great memories while working at the Control Ctr. with him.
Also thru the years I found out at a family cookout one of my cousins Linda Herbert was married to Jimmys brother Bill……..
City
Thurmont
State
MD
17 Feb 2024
7:21am
Maggie, Woody and I are sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I can’t help but remember all the fun times throughout mayo elementary through Annapolis High School. Best of times and best memories! I hope all the Love from everyone that Loved Jimmy will help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely Gail and Woody
City
St Augustine
State
FL
17 Feb 2024
7:50am
Maggie and family
Our deepest condolences for your loss. We were so sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. May you find comfort in your memories of Jimmy and with those memories, he will live on in your hearts.
Norm and Myrl Kamm
City
Mayo
State
Maryland
18 Feb 2024
5:45pm
Maggie, Andy, Tricia and Rickie, Frank and I have very good memoirs of Andy and your family from the sports and school when they were young. Prays and love to you. Your family.
City
Mayo
State
MD
19 Feb 2024
3:11pm
Mr. Dawson was the sweetest guy!! Tricia, I am so sorry that we won’t be seeing his smiling face at the restaurant any longer. I think we maybe loved him more than he loved our BBQ. Please know that Porkey’s BBQ is so saddened by his passing. Love to your entire family!!
City
Lothian
State
MD
19 Feb 2024
4:29pm
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy’s family. We enjoyed spending time with Jimmy watching football and eating delicious food together. He will be missed.
City
Deale
State
MD
5 Mar 2024
4:42pm
Maggie so sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Sending my condolence’s & prayers to you & family.
City
Cullman
State
Alabama
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My sincerest condolences! Jimmy was a really nice guy and I only have fond memories of him. He will be sorely missed!!
I’m so very sorry for Jimmy’s loss. My heart goes out to your family. I knew Jimmy through school and we were also Facebook friends, and when I wished him a happy birthday, the Elvis came out in him and he’d always say “Thank you, thank you very much”
To Maggie and family, Jimmy was such a great guy and always had a smile on his face! He will be missed greatly!
Our Deepest sympathies to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
RIP Jimmy until we meet again in Heaven!
Maggie and family, John and I and the girls are so sorry to hear Jimmy passed. We will be thinking of all of you in the coming weeks and months as you face this. We hope you find peace as you move forward. Love and Hugs, Haverstocks
Sending love and hoping his memory heals those hearts left behind.
My deepest condolences. It was apparent to everyone how deeply Mr. Dawson loved his family. May your hearts be comforted in this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to Maggie and the family. We will miss seeing Jimmy’s smiling face. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Sorry to hear about JD passing. Lot of great memories while working at the Control Ctr. with him.
Also thru the years I found out at a family cookout one of my cousins Linda Herbert was married to Jimmys brother Bill……..
Maggie, Woody and I are sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I can’t help but remember all the fun times throughout mayo elementary through Annapolis High School. Best of times and best memories! I hope all the Love from everyone that Loved Jimmy will help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely Gail and Woody
Maggie and family
Our deepest condolences for your loss. We were so sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. May you find comfort in your memories of Jimmy and with those memories, he will live on in your hearts.
Norm and Myrl Kamm
Maggie, Andy, Tricia and Rickie, Frank and I have very good memoirs of Andy and your family from the sports and school when they were young. Prays and love to you. Your family.
Mr. Dawson was the sweetest guy!! Tricia, I am so sorry that we won’t be seeing his smiling face at the restaurant any longer. I think we maybe loved him more than he loved our BBQ. Please know that Porkey’s BBQ is so saddened by his passing. Love to your entire family!!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy’s family. We enjoyed spending time with Jimmy watching football and eating delicious food together. He will be missed.
Maggie so sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Sending my condolence’s & prayers to you & family.