He was a retired broadcast engineer for Snyder Telecom, former part owner of KHBM Radio of Monticello, a United States Army Veteran and was of the Methodist faith. While in Monticello, Ray was very involved with the Boy Scouts of America, former President of the Monticello Little League and was a member of the Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include his wife, Carol L. Belcher Dawson of North Little Rock; two sons, Roddy Dawson and wife Beth of Conway and Jeff Dawson of North Little Rock; and five grandchildren, Jack and Ava Dawson of Conway and Drake, Reece, Gabi Dawson of Bryant.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello with Military Honors. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors or Salvation Army. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(10)
Kathryne BurtonkM
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 17, 2018 I have missed the family since moving. I was quite impressed with Ray and Carol as members of our town. I hope for happiness for the boys and their families. I will always remember Ray at KHBM, and I cannot forget Carol at the Advance. May the Good Lord bless and keep you.Kathryne Crook Burton
Henry Naugher
North Little Rock, AR Thursday, November 15, 2018 Dear Carol and Family:I was sorry and saddened to hear that your dear Raymond had passed away. Linda and I enjoyed visiting
with you and Raymond at our Christmas Parties at the Democrat-Gazette. Your in our prayers and thoughts. We know the sadness of loosing love ones. Henry and Linda
Cliff Gibson
Monticello, AR Thursday, November 15, 2018 For so many years Ray was the voice of Monticello, and a friend to one and all who knew him. The world will be a poorer place without him. Lisa and I extend our prayers and condolences to Carol and their sons and grandchildren. cliffBrian Smith
Monticello, AR Friday, November 9, 2018 So sorry for your loss! Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time!Hoyt & Susan Andres
Tampa, FL Friday, November 9, 2018 Susan and I are thinking about Carol, Roddy and Jeff at this time. We’ve thought about Ray and Carol often since we left Monticello in 1984. We kept up for a few years after that, but hadn’t recently.Marijo Miles
Springfield, MO Thursday, November 8, 2018 My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with and for your family , sincerely. MarijoWanda Morphis
Star City, AR Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Carol I am so sorry for you and your family. Ray was a well known man and a liked man. Praying for you and the family.Casey Crowson Ward
Drasco, AR Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Thoughts and prayers with you and your familyNancy Early
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Ray used to work at KHBM for my Dad when I was in Jr. High. He had a good air voice. Carol worked there, too. She sold advertisements and he was one of the radio announcers. So sorry to hear about his passing away. He will be missed. I can still hear him laugh.Jo Ann Smith Trotter
Monticello, AR Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Prayers for Roddy and his family during this difficult time.MHS class of 1989