Obituaries: John William Dawson, 1946, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: August 22, 1946 Winn Parish Enterprise

John W. Dawson of Near Calvin Dies on Monday

John William Dawson, 76, retired farmer, died at his home near Calvin, Monday,
August 19, at 11 p.m.

Funeral services were held at Corinth Church yesterday with Rev. F. M. York in
charge, assisted by Rev. R. T. Long.

Born June 5, 1870, deceased was 76 years, two months, and 14 days of age at
his death.  He united with the church years ago, being ordained deacon and
member of the Calvin Baptist Church and ordained at Corinth Church.

Surviving, besides his wife, are four sons, Joe and Murphy of Calvin, Mike of
Corinth, and Jimmy of Henderson, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Rosie Howell of
Arkansas, and Mrs. Etoin Erskins and Mrs. Edith Whatley of Monroe.  Also
surviving are three sisters and two brothers, 18 grandchildren and 18 great
grandchildren.