Vann Funeral Home | Marianna, FL

Obituary For Frederick Dawson

Mr. Frederick Dawson of Cottondale, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on September 21, 2023 at his residence.

Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM from the sanctuary of the Springfield African Methodist Episcopal Church located at 4194 Union Road in Marianna, Florida 32446 with Pastor Hollis McClendon officiating.

Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Dawson will lie in repose at the church from 12:00 Noon until time for the service.

A public viewing will be on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:

Wife: Helen Dawson of Cottondale, Florida

Two Daughters: Tatasheanna (Darius) Sims of Graceville, Florida; and Tameka Dawson of Cottondale, Florida

Two Sons: Christopher (Shaneka) Dawson of Cottondale, Florida; and Cornelious Shropshire of Houston, Texas

Mother: Marie Dawson of Marianna, Florida

Six Brothers: Earl Dawson of Marianna, Florida; Lee Norris (Willie Lou) Hodge of Campbellton, Florida; Sacher (Ritha) Dawson of Dallas, Texas; Dwight (Becky) Dawson of Junction City, Kansas; Eric Dawson and James Spencer both of Tallahassee, Florida

Five Sisters: Patricia McCalister and Jackie (Orise) Kendall both of Marianna, Florida; Nacole Thomas of Malone, Florida; LaSandra (Brady) Snell of Tallahassee, Florida; and Wanda Lee of Blountstown, Florida

Mother-in-Law: Louise Spates of Marianna, Florida

Three Sisters-in-Law: Debra Long and Doris Speights both of Greenwood, Florida; and Dorothy (Michael) McClendon of Graceville, Florida

One Brother-in-Law: Antonia (Tramaine) Speights of Marianna, Florida

Eleven grandchildren, One great grandchild

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many dear friends.

Guest Book

To the Dawson family and friends he shall truly be missed by all those who knew and loved him . His work down here is over and done . Rest In Peace.

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Don't know were to start. My heart is heavy right now. Thank you dad for raising me as your you an teaching me how to be a young man. Love you always. Rest Internal Peace. Cornelius Shropshire

- Cornelius Shropshire

My condolences to Fred's family. Blessed to have known and worked with Fred many years at Jackson hospital. Have many fond memories of him. Pray that your memories help you through this painful time 🙏🙏🙏.......ETHEL BROWN-ONEY AND FAMILY

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Our deepest condolences to you and your family, You will be in our prayers.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Boris&Sheryl White

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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