William Staley Dawson Obituary
In loving memory of William Staley Dawson of Elon, North Carolina, who departed this world on April 18, 2026 at the age of 90. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Staley Dawson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Dawson and Mozelle Dawson; his wife Ollie Smith Dawson; his daughter Kay Causey; his granddaughter Ashley Causey Waller; and his siblings, Mary Stokes, Bertha Brame, Frances Batten, Fannie Clark, Roy Dawson, Howard Dawson, Raymond Dawson, John Dawson and Herman Dawson.
He is survived by: his daughters, Pat Hayes and Darlene Light (Mike); his son-in-law Mike Causey; his granddaughters, Misty Hayes (Kevin), Brandy Light (Shannon) and Candice Light; his great grandchildren, Jayden, Summer, Brienna, Emersyn, Zoe and Avery; and his sister Louise Newell. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Authoracare Collective Hospice, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
