of Jonesboro, AR
June 19, 1950 - January 26, 2024
David R. Dawson, 73, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at Regional One Hospital in Memphis, TN. David was born June 19, 1950 in Oak Park, IL to Ed and Edith Dawson. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam Era. After serving, he attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, where he received a bachelor's degree in marketing, he was also a member of Sigma PI Fraternity.
After college, David used his love of both talking and helping people, where he went into the Medical Equipment Business. For years, David was the owner of Medical Mobility Equipment in Jonesboro. Through his business and talent, he was able to positively affect the lives of thousands of people.
To many of the people he helped, they simply needed someone to talk to. And this was one of the things David was put on this earth to do. Talk…But also listen. David never met a stranger. To many people, especially his family, he was also Mr. Fix-it. The number of times people have said ''thank goodness we have David to fix this'' is uncountable.
David also loved watching his children and grandchildren play sports and band. Throughout many years of his life, he dedicated his time coaching youth sports, including baseball, basketball and softball. He served on the board of the Medical Equipment Association of Arkansas, was a member of the Lions Club and a big fan of Arkansas State Athletics. Especially football and ladies' basketball.
David was a very special man to many people. Whether it was a daily phone call or seeing him once a year at family reunions, which he always looked forward to. The void he leaves will be huge to fill. In classic David fashion, we use humor and love as he would, to help us get through.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son, Chris (Sarah) Dawson; daughter, Courtney (Bob) Hilgeford; Pam Thomas (mother of Chris and Courtney); daughter, Lauren (Kyler) Gettings; Rachel Cook (mother of Lauren); grandchildren, Conrad Hilgeford, Ellie Dawson and Dawson Gettings; brother, Michael Dawson; sisters, Shari Smith and Karen (Byran) Brooks.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 2:00 pm at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 W. Washington, Jonesboro with Ken Stallings officiating. A burial will follow at Herndon Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until the time of service. Family will serve as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the City Youth Ministries of Jonesboro or The Arbor Day Foundation.
Sign Guestbook
27 Condolence(s)
Teresa Borden
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Lauran you are in my prayers sweet girl. I’m so sorry to hear about your dad passing. He was such a good guy. He Will definitely be missed by many! I pray, God brings you peace and comfort during this difficult time
Chloe Wash
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
??
Karen Brooks
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
David was the best big brother a sister could ever want. My tears today are of joy and peace, because I know he fought a good fight. He will always be in my heart. Love and comfort to all my family and friends.
Linda Lee
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember moving into your ASU trailer on the campus when you moved out! I also remember you and your Maverick.
And without warning—We got old.!!
RIP
Wilma Williams
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
I remember him at family reunion . Praying for his family and friends
Charlene Dawson Johnson
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
My nephew David, you will be missed by all of us. David always had a warm smile and a special gift of making everyone he met feel special. Whenever we talked, our conversations were always about his children and grandchildren.
Chris, Courtney and Lauren my prayers are with you and the grandchildren today along with Mike, Shari, Karen and the families and friends. Love you, Aunt Charlene
Karen Smith
Monday, January 29, 2024
You will be missed dearly Uncle David. I love you and I am so grateful I was able to spend time with you!
Debbie Shannon-Johnston
Monday, January 29, 2024
Mike, Shari, and Karen. My mind goes back to being kids (though Mike and I were the babies) on Fairfield. Such happy, innocent times. Love to all of you and you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
Eric Dawson
Monday, January 29, 2024
A cousin I never seen enough of. He and I bricked a house together one time. Always had a positive outlook on things. I will surely miss him.
Shannon
Monday, January 29, 2024
Uncle David I will always cherish the memories of you and I will miss you sharing your memories of you growing up , college , and Marine years . Love you and you will be missed !
Ron Dawson
Monday, January 29, 2024
I'm so sad that David is gone. Our families were close throughout my childhood and continued as we became adults. David love to laugh and had little patience with petty minutia. I loved him like a brother and was privilged to know him for so long. Thank you for being who you were to so many people.
Carolyn Goodwin
Monday, January 29, 2024
Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, so sorry for your loss!
Frances and Doug Graham
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Prayers to David family in their loss without a doubt he will be missed by all
DALE L. DAWSON
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Another cousin gone before I could connect! My condolences to the whole family!
Dale Dawson
Sunday, January 28, 2024
I will miss all of the happy times of laughter you gave us cousin David. ??????
Karen Smith
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Chris McGuire
Sunday, January 28, 2024
David was a great man, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Bobby McGuire
Sunday, January 28, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys
Terry Gettings
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Lauren I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family. I was only
around your dad a couple times he always made me feel at home. He was talker for sure. Dawson definitely gained an Angel watching over him from above.
Gloria Downing
Sunday, January 28, 2024
I have alot of special memories of David during the Blytheville AR times. Spend many hours with David and Pam watching our children grow up. A lot of time at the baseball field watching the boys play. David always kept me laughing. He was a very special person.
Prayers for all of David’ Family.
The Downing and Gardner Family
Terry Jackson
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Lauren, I am sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Your family is in my prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
I am the sister-in-law of Perry and Lana Jackdon.
Carol Herrin
Sunday, January 28, 2024
I always looked forward to our family reunions to seeing my 1st cousin David and his family especially since we lived 500 miles apart. Prayers for his children and grandchildren and his siblings. David will be missed by all of us so much.
Andrea dunivan
Sunday, January 28, 2024
I will forever miss my Uncle David! He was special to me! I just wish I would have told him before he passed! I will forever live and miss him!
Mike Dawson
Sunday, January 28, 2024
My Brother I’ll always Love You and Miss You so much forever. My heart cries out for you.
Jackie Carroll
Sunday, January 28, 2024
My cousin David will be missed for sure. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of of his family. May the Lord our God be with you comfort you at this time.
JD Poole
Sunday, January 28, 2024
David was special to many people. He never wanted anyone to feel left out or lonely. Definitely a talker but listened with obvious sincerity. I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad, Uncle, family member, friend, and Brother. All my love, JD
Shari Smith
Sunday, January 28, 2024
You will always be loved and missed.