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.
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Joyce Amburgey
March 5 – Obituary: James Ronald Dawson
Maggie so sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Sending my condolence’s & prayers to you & family.
Donna Lynne Hill
February 19 – Obituary: James Ronald Dawson
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.
Adina Lavoie
February 19 – Obituary: James Ronald Dawson
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!!
Sheila Messineo
February 18 – Obituary: James Ronald Dawson
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.
Myrl and Norm Kamm
February 17 – Obituary: James Ronald Dawson
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
Gail Wood
February 17 – Obituary: James Ronald Dawson
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
Patricia Styles
February 16 – Obituary: James Ronald Dawson
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”
Francis Herbert
February 16 – Obituary: James Ronald Dawson
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……..
Paul and Angie Brunner
February 16 – Obituary: James Ronald Dawson
Our deepest condolences to Maggie and the family. We will miss seeing Jimmy’s smiling face. You are in our hearts and prayers.
TAMMY J
February 16 – Obituary: James Ronald Dawson
My deepest condolences. It was apparent to everyone how deeply Mr. Dawson loved his family. May your hearts be comforted in this difficult time.
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