Funeral Services for Mr. James Edward Dawson, Sr., 74, of Gilbert, LA, will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 8, 2021, in the chapel of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro, with Bro. Kevin Skipper officiating. Interment will follow at South Central Baptist Church Cemetery in Wisner.
Mr. Dawson was born October 5, 1946 and passed away on May 5, 2021. He was a US Army veteran. Mr. Dawson owned and operated JE Dawson Trucking for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Maidie; and two brothers, Buddy and Wayne.
Survivors include his wife Gerrie; ten children, Carolyn, Fay, Kay, James Jr (Jana), Linda, Canaan, Randy, Savannah, Jessie, and Glen; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lou, Evelyn and Pat; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Pallbearers will be James Dawson Jr, Canaan Harris, Randy Clem, Glen Martin, Andrew Clem, and Cody McCarty. Honorary Pallbearers will be Hunter Dawson, Drake Dawson, Chuck McNeece, and Chad Morris.
Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday at Mulhearn Funeral Home, Winnsboro.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Online registry/condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.com
Mulhearn Funeral Home
Winnsboro, Louisiana