Paul Andrew Dawson

Paul Andrew Dawson of St. Marks, Florida passed away on September 30th at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born on September 7, 1964, to the late Luther Paul Dawson and Bernice West Dawson. He was a graduate of Harnett Central High School.

Paul grew up in the Flatwoods community as a part of a farm family. He learned at an early age what hard work was all about. Working on the farm helped him to develop a strong work ethic which was evident in his successful career working in the printing industry. He began an entry level job with Edwards Brothers Printing Company in Lillington in the 1980s. He also worked with PBM Printing in Cary. After relocating to St Marks, he worked with Rose Printing Company in Tallahassee. Through the years, he was promoted to supervisor, and later manager.

As a youth, Paul loved sports and was a natural athlete. In high school, he played football, basketball, and baseball. However, his favorite hobby was fishing which he enjoyed throughout his life.

He attended the Lillington Methodist Church with his family as a child and youth which was the beginning of his faith journey. While living in St. Marks, he attended the Crawfordville United Methodist Church. He was very active in his local church and remained strong in his faith as witnessed by his work in the church and community.

He loved being an uncle to his two nephews, one of which was his namesake, Paul Dawson Winslow. He and his youngest nephew, Jonathan, shared the love of fishing and hunting. Jonathan always enjoyed his visits to St. Marks and fishing outings with his Uncle Paul.

Paul is survived by his wife of 22 years, Laura Dawson, his sister Nancy Guy (Bill), sister Kathi Dawson, and nephews Paul Dawson Winslow and Jonathan Winslow. He is also survived by his stepchildren Rachel, Stephanie, and Tyler, 10 step grandchildren, and many cousins.

A memorial service will be held at the Erwin United Methodist Church on October 23, 2022, at 3:00 pm followed by visitation with the family and a reception in the Erwin UMC Family Life Center.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crawfordville United Methodist Church, PO Box 37, Crawfordville, FL 32326-0037.

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