Claude Jr. Dawson
04-07-2002
Claude Dawson Jr. (April 7, 2002) Claude Dawson Jr. of Philadelphia, passed away Sunday, April 7, at the family home, following a lengthy illness. He was owner and operator of Dawson’s Barber Shop and a long-time bus driver for the McMinn County School System. He was a member of the Beulah Chapel Church of the Nazarene. He was 73. Preceded in death by: parents, Claude and Irene Dawson. Survivors include: wife of 53 years-Alma Guinn Dawson; Sons and daughters-in-law-Gary and Beverly Dawson and Fredy Eugene and Betti Dawson, all of Philadelphia; Daughter and son-in-law-Sharon and Earl Barnes of Philadelphia; Nine grandchildren; Twelve great-grandchildren; Six step-grandchildren; Sister-Marian Jaynes of Sweetwater; Brothers-Charles “Cotton” Dawson of Niota; and Ray Dawson of Sweetwater; A host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were 8 p.m., Tuesday, in Kyker’s Chapel with the Revs. Bill Dawson and Arthur Stansberry officiating. Interment will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, in the Beulah Chapel Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Beulah Chapel Church building fund.