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Joseph Ray Dawson II

1971 - 2004

Joseph Ray Dawson II, 32 of Peachtree City, Georgia died July 10, 2004 in Atlanta. He was born July 14, 1971 in Huntington, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ross and Hattie Tagliente, Uncle Jackie Ross Tagliente, and grandfather Menis Adkins. He is survived by his parents Charles & Bobbi Adkins, wife Stephanie Dawson and two daughters Paige Caroline Dawson age 4 and Reese Mackenzie Dawson 15 months, mother in law Linda Crawn, uncle and aunt Ronnie and Renee Armstrong and cousins Ronnie Ross, and Brandon Armstrong, grandmother Ella Adkins and aunt Barbara Kenney. Joe graduated from Huntington High School and West Virginia University. Joe was Vice President of South Trust Bank in Atlanta, Georgia. Joe was a dedicated and loving son, husband, and father. He was an outstanding person with high morals, leadership and caring. He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and coworkers. A great thanks and love to Ed and Mary Hamblin. Spending time with his family and friends gave him great joy. He loved playing golf, cooking and travel. He was active in various organizations in both Canton, Ohio and Peachtree City, Georgia. A Memorial College Fund has been established in the names of his two daughters Paige Caroline Dawson and Reese Mackenzie Dawson at the Huntington Bank 919 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, WV 304-526-4600 and the Fidelity Bank in Georgia 404-248-5466. Skip Seibel and Gray Hampton will be officiating the services at the First Presbyterian Church 1015 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, WV on Friday July 16, 2004 at 1 pm and visitation one hour before services. Visitation will be Thursday July 15, 2004, from 6 to 9 at Henson Mortuary 6357 Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, WV. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.Timeformemory.com/Henson.

There are currently 79 condolences.

Christa Tomlinson Palmer Tuesday December 28, 2004 at 6:21 PM
I just recently heard about Joey. It is such a shame. He was such a bright and gifted man. I always admired him very much--Christa

Kevin & Robin Patrick Thursday August 5, 2004 at 1:26 PM
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. Sincerely, Kevin & Robin

Kevin & Robin Patrick Thursday August 5, 2004 at 1:24 PM


Michael Porter Wednesday August 4, 2004 at 4:00 PM
I can't even begin to describe how disheartening this news is to me...I have lost a friend.

Ken And Penny Hawkins Wednesday August 4, 2004 at 7:58 AM
Mrs. Adkins/Dawson We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will always be right with you. Even though I did not have you as a teacher at Meadows, I remember you and Joe to be two very good and nice people. You will always be in our condolences.

Steve Mysko Monday August 2, 2004 at 12:02 PM
Dear Stephanie, I was saddened to hear of Joe's untimely death. Let me extend my condolences to you, your mother and the children. I feel privileged to have known and worked with Joe for a brief period. He will surely be missed by many at FirstMerit and in the community. I am sorry for my delay in extending my condolences. Kevin Patrick told me only today (8-2-04) of Joe's death. I do not get the Canton Repository and thus missed the announcement. My prayers go out to you and your family. Regards, Steve

Bill Grimes Sunday August 1, 2004 at 5:20 PM
Dear Mrs. Adkins, As you know, I went from kindergarten through 12th grade with Joe and I called you Mrs. Dawson when I was a student in your classroom. All my memories of Joe are of a friendly guy, always smiling, who everyone knew and liked. He was the type of student you wished you could be, smart and at the top of all of his classes. The world has lost a great person, but it is a better place because he was here. My sincerest condolences to the entire family, Bill Grimes Captain, USAF 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Karshi-Kanabad Uzbekistan

Denise Molinari Wednesday July 21, 2004 at 4:31 PM
Stephanie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. I just wanted you to know that we are thinking about you! With Sympathy, Denise, Michael, Jenna & Sophia

Elizabeth Goodwin Tuesday July 20, 2004 at 9:18 AM
Dearest Stephanie,Paige,Reese and Family- Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love ya!!! Miss Elizabeth

Ainslie Morgan McKinney Monday July 19, 2004 at 4:07 PM
Joe and I ran around in the same circle of friends in the early 90s. He had the most contagious smile! I have wonderful memories of our friendship. It saddens me greatly to hear he's gone. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Chrysanthe Vassiles Monday July 19, 2004 at 12:54 PM
Stephanie: I just heard this morning about your loss. I am so very sorry. You, your girls, and the rest of your family are in my thoughts. Chrysanthe

Todd Rohrer Monday July 19, 2004 at 11:01 AM
Stephanie, I was shocked to read the email sent by leadership. You have mine and Krista's deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers.

Cathy Albaugh Monday July 19, 2004 at 10:25 AM
Stephanie, No words can express how sad I was to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and the girls.

Tonya R.Watson (Bess) Monday July 19, 2004 at 10:17 AM
My name is Tonya Watson formerly Tonya Bess. I went to elementary and junior high school with Joey. His mother was my 3rd grade teacher. I remember Joey as a very smart person. He always made good grades and dressed very well. My prayers are for his parents, wife and children. He will be missed from this earth, but look forward to seeing him in heaven. Hugs to his family.

Juli Hamilton Swolsky Sunday July 18, 2004 at 9:49 PM
Mr. and Mrs. Adkins-I am deeply sorry for your loss. I attended junior high and high school with Joey. He was a great person, a wonderful friend, and always fun to be around. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Justin and Elizabeth Bode Sunday July 18, 2004 at 8:43 AM
Words cannot express the sadness we feel for your family. However, it sends the message of how great a person Joey was; and how much we hated hearing this awful news. I was so impressed with Joey talking about all of his accomplishments at our 10th High School reunion. May God be with you and your family. Sincerely, Justin

Pam Morgan Saturday July 17, 2004 at 8:00 PM
Mrs. Adkins & Family, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. My daughter, Rebecca, was in your class and you spoke so lovingly of your son and granddaughters. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. God bless you.

John and Sandra Jackson Saturday July 17, 2004 at 11:17 AM
Mr and Mrs Adkins..May the good Lord hold you both in the comfort of His loving arms and whisper words of peace and strength to allow you to get through this. John (JJ) and I along with our girls have prayed for the break in your hearts to heal and that you will always see your beautiful son in your evenly beautiful and precious granddaughters. Joe will always live as long as there are memories...God Bless you...

Linda Hamilton Saturday July 17, 2004 at 9:17 AM
Dear Bobbie, Words cannot express the sadness that I am feeling in my heart for you and your family. My daughter Juli and Joey were good friends through Junior High and High School. Roger and I have great memories of all the good times that were shared in our home with Juli and her friends, and what I fine young man Joey was. You are in our thoughts, prayers and heart during this difficult time. May God give you and your family the strength you need to get through this. Sincerely, Linda Hamilton

Janet and Tom Roth Saturday July 17, 2004 at 8:48 AM
Stephanie and Girls, Our love and sympathy go out to you and your family. Joe was a wonderful husband, father, son and friend to all. We are grateful for the times we spent together and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Janet and Tom

Kathy Wheeler Chadwell Friday July 16, 2004 at 11:06 PM
Charles and Bobbie, I am SO proud to say I was Joey's first girlfriend, of course we were 4 at the time. Thank you for so many wonderful childhood memories. Joey was always so quick and proud to brag about his parents! You will ALWAYS be able to see Joey in the beautiful eyes of his daughters. Much love to all!!

dan hamblin Friday July 16, 2004 at 4:53 PM
Our thoughts and prayers go with you throughout your your life. Remember all the good times and treasure your lives. Love, Dan & Shelia

Nancy Barnett Friday July 16, 2004 at 4:02 PM
Dear Family, We are very sorry for your loss of Joe. Joe was a warm, supportive, genuine person that we will miss greatly. I was fortunate to work with Joe at SouthTrust and know from our conversations that Joe deeply loved Paige and Reese. Joe kept their pictures in his bookcase directly across from his desk where her could easily see them every time he glanced up from his work. Joe beamed every time he mentioned their names. Please know that we are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers. Sincerely, Nancy Barnett

Angela Hawkins Medina Friday July 16, 2004 at 3:17 PM
Bobbie, my heart goes out to you and your family. I have very sweet childhood memories of Joey going all the way back to kindergarten. He was a kind and sweet person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jocelyn L. Billy Friday July 16, 2004 at 2:09 PM
I wanted to let your family know that you are in my thoughts. I have known Joey since the early days at Meadows elementry all the way through Huntington High School. He was honestly one of the nicest people that I have ever met and I am very sorry for your loss

Jenny and Ryan Branney Friday July 16, 2004 at 11:29 AM
Stephanie, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Words can't express how sorry I am. Joe was a wonderful person. He always made me laugh when he would drop Paige off in the mornings for school. He will be greatly missed by many. I will keep you and the girls in my prayers. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to ask. God Bless you Steph, Paige and Reese. Love, Jenny and Ryan

Louanne Kiko Friday July 16, 2004 at 10:32 AM
Stephanie, I hope you know how much you have been in everyones' thoughts and prayers and I continue to pray for God to give you the grace that it will take to go through these days and the future ones. I wish I could be there to offer some support, but know that you are thought of and prayed for a great deal. What a wonderful man he was. You guys had such a good thing going and I know that you and the girls will cherish all of the memories. God Bless You, Paige, and Reese, Louanne

Jamie McQueen Friday July 16, 2004 at 10:06 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I attended junior high and high school with Joey. He was a good friend and a great person. I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.

Belinda Beasley Friday July 16, 2004 at 9:58 AM
Joe's Family. I am deepley sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Joe at Southtrust. He was a terrific guy . I always enjoyed our conversations about the kids. He will be truly missed. My prayers and thougts are with you during this time.

Theresa Pritt Friday July 16, 2004 at 9:51 AM
Stephanie, My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Paige, and Reese. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Theresa Pritt (A Child's Kingdom)

Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Slone Thursday July 15, 2004 at 11:17 PM
Dear Charles and Bobbie: Jackie and I cannot express in words your great loss. Joe was a great son to you and will always share your every thoughts. He is and always will be apart of your lasting memories, yet he has left to your charge some very beautiful children. Bobbie, you will be a great model for those children because of your nuturing abilities. God has taken him to a far better place and je is surely at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time. You and Charles hold a special place in my heart for all of your kindness in the past. Gog Bless you both. Sincerely, Jackie, Bob. Heather and Rachel Slone,

A. Keith Ross Thursday July 15, 2004 at 11:09 PM
Bobbie it is with a heavy heart that I send my sympathies to you, Charles and Joe's Family. In times of trouble I find strength in the 23rd Psalm

Randy & Linda Smith Thursday July 15, 2004 at 10:54 PM
Stephanie: There really are no words to express the sadness we feel at this time upon learning of Joe’s passing. He was a great guy, with a kind heart. We know he was a wonderful father and we know you loved him dearly. May the peace of God comfort you and the girls at this time. With our deepest sympathy, Randy and Linda Smith

Emily and Brian Klink Thursday July 15, 2004 at 10:22 PM
Dear Stephanie - We are heartbroken to hear about your tragic loss. You and your beautiful little girls are in our prayers. Emily and Brian

Debbie Bonk Thursday July 15, 2004 at 10:02 PM
Dear Stephanie, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am sending my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Please know that you are in my prayers and I pray that your pain will heal. May God Bless you and your family. Take care of your children and remember the good times with Joe. He will always be with you. Again, my deepest sympathy to you. Debbie Bonk

Vicki White Thursday July 15, 2004 at 5:17 PM
Stephanie, We are SO shocked and sad to hear about your husband- If there is ANYTHING we can do for you & your girls, please let us know- Vicki & Mike, Tri State Tire

Mary Jo Rinaldo(Smith) Thursday July 15, 2004 at 4:54 PM
Stephanie: You and your love ones will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God keep you and your family under his wings. Sincerly, Mary Jo Rinaldo ( Bank One)

Debby Scarberry Thursday July 15, 2004 at 4:14 PM
Dear Charlie and Bobbie: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know how close your family is and I pray that God will somehow ease the terrible heartache that you are going through now. My love and prayers are with you.

Vicki Corvin Thursday July 15, 2004 at 3:53 PM
Joe's Family: Joe and I had many conversations in the hallway sharing stories about our children. He really loved Paige and Reese. He was a special person.I am honored to have known Joe through work at SouthTrust. You are all in my prayers.

Steve Stiffler Thursday July 15, 2004 at 3:47 PM
Stephanie and family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was a great guy. I enjoyed the short time that I spent with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve

Tammy Ross Thursday July 15, 2004 at 3:43 PM
Stephanie & Family: Sorry to hear about Joe. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Steve Schillig Thursday July 15, 2004 at 2:40 PM
Stephanie, My deepest, deepest sympathies and please know that my thoughts and prayers and the thoughts and prayers of all of your friends and former co-workers are with you and your family.

Brenda Miller Thursday July 15, 2004 at 2:21 PM
Dawson Family, words cannot express the sorrow and sadness I feel knowing that Joe has left all of our lives. He was always happy and making jokes and he was good cook. He will never be forgotten. I pray for my cousin (Stephanie) and Reese, Paige and his parents, Bobbi and Charles through this terrible time in their lives.

Teresa Tolin (TC Tolin) Thursday July 15, 2004 at 1:56 PM
Stephanie and Family, I was so shocked to hear about Joe, he will be truely missed by all, I will always remember Joe's warm smile when I worked with Joe at Royal Financial. God Bless TC Tolin and Family

Melody Ledger Thursday July 15, 2004 at 1:44 PM
Stephanie, I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Joe. Please accept my deepest sympathy. God's love and the strength and support of your family and friends will help you in the days and months to come. Mel

Kelli IngramI Thursday July 15, 2004 at 1:43 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. I only knew Joe for a short while here at SouthTrust. He was a wonderful person and loved his two girls more than anything.

Ruth McCaulley, Barb Kohr & Family Thursday July 15, 2004 at 1:23 PM
Dear Stephanie & Family We were so sorry to hear about Joe. Please know you are all in our thoughts. We love you.

John Jackson Thursday July 15, 2004 at 1:19 PM
Having met Joe, I am a better person. My prayers are with the family.

Kathy Doyle Thursday July 15, 2004 at 1:18 PM
Our dearest Stephanie, Jean and I would like to wrap you and your daughters in our arms and hold you forever. Your daughters are Joe's legacy, that he so lovingly gave you and they couldn't be in better hands. Eventually you may make your way back to this area. We will be waiting with open arms. With heartfelt prayers and sympathy. Kathy Doyle and Jean Best

Tony Brevard Thursday July 15, 2004 at 12:29 PM
My deepest sympathy and prayers go to Stephanie and the family during this difficult time. May God's strnegth be with you and yours. ~ Tony Brevard

Paul and Lisa Hunter Thursday July 15, 2004 at 11:17 AM
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Adkins, We are deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kristin Centracchio Thursday July 15, 2004 at 10:47 AM
To Joe's Family: My deepest sympathy goes out to you. I had the pleasure of working with Joe at SouthTrust and will remember his warm smile and how he would light up when he talked about his girls (which was often). My prayers and condolences are with you during this difficult time.

Mark, Anne, Sophia & Philip Savastano Thursday July 15, 2004 at 10:26 AM
Dear Stephanie & Family, We were so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Stephanie you and your beautiful little girls will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength and courage to get through this difficult time. Our sincerest condolences, The Savastano Family

Nancy Leach Thursday July 15, 2004 at 10:08 AM
Stephanie, I am so sorry about the loss of your husband. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Sincerely, Nancy

Brian and Kim Leggett Thursday July 15, 2004 at 9:29 AM
Stephanie and girls, our heart goes out to you. Words cannot express the sadness we feel for you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Brian and Kim Leggett

Jennifer Bias Day and Susan Bias Beckett Thursday July 15, 2004 at 9:28 AM
Mrs. Adkins, Susan and I were so very sorry to hear about Joey. We just could not believe it. Our heart goes out to you and the rest of his family.

Bill & Terry Cook Thursday July 15, 2004 at 9:09 AM
Stephanie, Terry and I were sadened to learn of Joe's untimely death. Know you and the girls will be in our thoughts and prayers as you move forward. With sympathy, Bill and Terry.

Sarah Howes McIntosh Thursday July 15, 2004 at 8:46 AM
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Alex H. Dickos Thursday July 15, 2004 at 8:18 AM
To the Dawson Family, I had the privilege of working with Joe for approx a year here at Wells Fargo. In that time we had spent a lot of time together and had become good friends. Since he left, Keith Bergman has kept me informed as to Joe's successes. I am deepley saddened by the news. Joe will be sorely missed. I pray for strength and guidance for your family to get you through this difficult time. May Joe's memory be eternal. Alex.

Susan J. Hage Thursday July 15, 2004 at 8:17 AM
Dear Bobbi and Charles, I am so sorry about the passing of your dear son Joey. I know he was the absolute light of your lives, and was so stunned to have opened the newspaper to see that he was gone. It seems so unfair. Please know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength during this most tragic time. Sincerely, Susan Hage

Robert, Lela, Alex and Andy Redick Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 9:24 PM
Stephanie, Paige and Reese We are very sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy and a wonderful father and friend. Please let us know if we can do anything for you

Karen Feller Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 8:54 PM
Dear Stephanie, I am so very sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that my prayers are very much with and for you and your family at this most difficult time. May God hold you in the palm of His hand now and in the days to come. Karen

Debra Hargrave Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 8:26 PM
May God be with Joe's family and friends at this time. I am blessed to have worked and met Joe. He was a beautiful young man. Let his family find peace in knowing that he truly treasured his family and cherised Ms. Paige and Ms. Reese. We'll miss you Joe, Love Debra

Dede Brewster Ferguson Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 6:53 PM
Dear Dawson Family, I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to your family. Joey was a wonderful friend and we had a great time in hight school together. I will always cherish my memories of him. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you.

Michael Collins Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 4:57 PM
I want to send my heartfelt condolences to Joey's family, especially his two daughters, for their loss.

Amy Atkins Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 4:32 PM
I am very sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful person and a pleasure to work with at SouthTrust. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. With deepest sympathy, Amy Atkins

Trina, Dave & Annaliese Miller Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 4:00 PM
Stephanie, Paige and Reese; We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Joe was a very special person, great friend and we will miss him greatly. Prayers and hugs to all of you. The Millers

Lynn Osborne Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 3:53 PM
Stephanie,and girls,I an so sorry for your loss, You all so so special together,Joe was a very nice guy, and you could tell he loved his family. I wish the best for you and Joes Parents. I sending you and the Girls a big hug, we miss you all. Love Ms Lynn (A Child's Kingdom) God Bless You.

Dave, Diane & Siena Pilati Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 3:31 PM
Stephanie, Words cannot express how saddened we are. Joe was a wonderful man who always lit up a room. Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to you, the girls and the rest of your family. Dave, Diane and Siena Pilati

Heather Nisley Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 2:34 PM
Dear Dawson Family, I attended high school with Joey. He was always an outstanding friend with a kind and generous heart. I have the fondest memories of Joey during my time in West Virginia. Please accept my deapest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Heather Nisley

Joe French Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 12:49 PM
Dear Dawson Family, Joe and Stephanie have been dear and treasured friends. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God keep you and bless you. Joe French

Mark and Donna Lapczynski Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 10:56 AM
Ours thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sadness. We are very sorry for your loss and extend our deapest sympathy. Love, Mark and Donna

Steve and Denise Nielsen Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 10:21 AM
Stephanie, we are so sorry to hear about Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will follow-up with you later.

Diann Stalder Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 9:50 AM
I was sorry to hear about Joe. Please accept my deepest sympathy at what I know is a very difficult time for you. I enjoyed working with Joe at Royal Financial. With Deepest Sympathy, Diann Stalder

Andrea Booth Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 9:46 AM
Stephanie and family, we are shocked to hear about Joe. I cannot express how deeply saddened I am for you and the girls. We will be thinking about you and praying for you and your family. With love, Andi.

Lois Merritt Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 8:51 AM
Dear Family: I am so saddened to learn of Joey's death. He was one of my students at Cammack Jr. High School and I remember him so well. He was a fun kid to have in class, a good student and so full of life. I am praying that God will give you the strength that you need at this awful time. It's terrible to lose a child at any time but one so young must be all but unbearable for you. May God encourage you. Sincerely, Lois Merritt

Debbie Smith Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 8:24 AM
Stephanie, There are no words to explain the sorrow I have for you, your girls and your family. My heart is aching - I think of you and Joe and I smile. A match made in "Columbus, OH"!! I know I was blessed to have you both enter my life. I can't tell you how often I tell the story of the Gueshen Haus - Joe will forever be my Yagi Man! My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always! Love, Debbie

Martha Gill Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 7:51 AM
Bobbi - You may not remember me but my son, Kert, played Pee Wee baseball with Joe. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how close you and he were. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his loved ones. Martha

Whitney Hood Gesner Wednesday July 14, 2004 at 6:52 AM
I am so sorry for your loss. Joe was a wonderful person and a great friend. He will be missed!

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