William Freddie Dawson Obituary
In loving memory of William Freddie Dawson in Raleigh, North Carolina, who departed this world on August 5, 2025 at the age of 87. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Freddie Dawson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William James Dawson and Katie Shields Dawson; his wife Evangeline Laurie Heighter Dawson; his sister Alice Dawson (Ivan); and his siblings-in-law, Phillip Heighter, Jr., Berlin Heighter, William Heighter, Raymond Heighter, Lorenzo Heighter, Jean Heighter, Barbara Heighter and Betty Heighter.
He is survived by: his children, Deborah Dawson of Roanoke, William Freddie Dawson, Jr. (Evelyn) of Georgia, Edward Dawson (Michelle) of Davenport, IA and Carlos Dawson of California; his brother Wallace M. Dawson of California; his sister-in-law Carrie Heighter; and his close friend Michael Carroll. He is also survived by step grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
