Graveside services for William Carl (Billy) Dawson, 69, of Tignall Road, Washington, were held Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at the Washington Wilkes Memorial Garden with Peter Hoffmann officiating. He died Sunday, March 5, at his home.
Mr. Dawson was born in Greenville, S.C., and had lived in Washington all his life. He was the son of the late William Carl Dawson and Floy Meders Dawson. He was a retired produce manager with the Bi-Lo Corporation and served in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He attended Beaverdam Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Esther W. Dawson of Washington; three sons, Richard C. Dawson, Michael Keith Dawson and his wife Phyllis, and William Brian Dawson, all of Washington; two grandchildren, Myles W. Dawson and Karla S. Dawson; one great-granddaughter; and two brothers, Wayne F. Dawson, Washington, and Gary M. Dawson, Pine Mountain.
Pallbearers included nephews, Steve Dawson, Mike Dawson, Clyde Rogers, Mack Winfrey, Tim Whittington, and Chuck Whittington.
Memorial contributions may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 767 Oglethorpe Avenue, Athens, Ga. 30606.
Hopkins Funeral Home of Washington was in charge of arrangements.
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