P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655
Ray O. Dawson, Jr., obituary portrait — Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

In Loving Memory

Ray O.Dawson, Jr.

Date of Birth June 12, 1945
Passed Away On November 4, 2018
At Age 73 years
Resident of North Little Rock, AR
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United States Veteran
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Ray O. Dawson, Jr., age 73 of North Little Rock, formerly of Monticello, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018, at his home. He was born June 12, 1945, in Wichita, KS to the late Ray Otis Dawson, Sr. and Ruby Norene Adcock Dawson.

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.
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Services

Visitation

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home

943 Highway 425 North

Monticello, AR, 71657

November 9, 2018

from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

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Service

Graveside Service

Oakland Cemetery

800 N. Hyatt St.

Monticello, AR, 71655

November 10, 2018

at 11:00 a.m.

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Interment

Oakland Cemetery With Military Honors

800 North Hyatt St.

Monticello, AR, 71655

Memorial Contributions

Wounded Warriors

PO Box 758517

Topeka, KS, 66675

Memorial Contributions

Salvation Army

219 W 15th St.

Fayetteville, AR, 72701

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Condolences (10)

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Kathryne BurtonkM Monticello, AR 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"
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Henry Naugher North Little Rock, AR 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"
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Cliff Gibson Monticello, AR 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. cliff"
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