William H. "Bill" Dawson

William H. "Bill" Dawson, age 91, of West Palm Beach, Florida, entered into eternal rest on October 26, 2024. Born to Nellie and Thomas Dawson and raised in The Rock, Georgia, Bill dedicated his life to serving others with honor and compassion.

A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, Bill served in the Korean War and met the love of his life, Sylvia Davis, while stationed at Morrison Field (now Palm Beach International Airport). Bill and Sylvia enjoyed 68 wonderful years of marriage. After his military service, Bill found his calling in the funeral industry, devoting 55 years to his career as a Funeral Director. He worked with Quattlebaum Funeral Home, Mizell-Faville-Zern Funeral Home, Memory Gardens Cemetery, and eventually founded Dawson Monument Company, where he offered comfort and guidance to countless families in their times of need.

Bill is survived by his devoted wife, Sylvia Davis Dawson, and his children, Denise Dawson (Kevin Balle), Dale Dawson (Amparo de la Cruz), and Dianna Craven (Robert). He was a beloved grandfather to Matthew Dawson, Michael Dawson, Emily Craven, and Paige Craven. His surviving brothers, James (Joyce) Dawson and Jack (Carol) Dawson, remember him fondly, along with many friends and extended family. Bill is reunited in eternal peace with his siblings, Eugene (Ernestine) Dawson, Peggy (Franklin) Russell, and Sharon Dawson.

A celebration of Bill's life will take place at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Tillman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2170 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida. The family will receive relatives and friends beginning at 1:00 PM. Reverend William R. Stepp will officiate.

For those unable to attend, the service will be available for viewing via livestream. To view the webcast beginning at 2:00 PM.....CLICK HERE

Military Honors will be rendered at his burial at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth, Florida. Those attending are asked to assemble in Lane #1 at 12:15 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to Alzheimer's Community Care at alzcare.org in Bill’s honor. Bill’s memory will live on in the hearts of those he loved and served. His life was a testament to dedication, compassion, and love for family, community, and country. May he rest in peace.