John Hilary Dawson Obituary
The memory of John Hilary Dawson of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who passed away on October 19, 2025 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Will B. Dawson and Ova Mai Braswell Dawson; and his siblings, Fannie Dawson Roberts, Doris Tyree, Flora Caplenor, Howard Dawson and Robert Dawson.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Wilmore Dawson; his sons, John Kevin Dawson (Lori) and David Arnold Dawson (Julie); his grandsons, John Thomas Dawson (Ashley) and Joseph Tyler Dawson (Tabitha); his great grandchildren, Maverick Thomas Dawson, Alex Kai Dawson, Oakley Elizabeth Dawson and Frances Anne Isabella Dawson; and his sister Joann Dawson Henley.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Doak-Howell Funeral Home (739 N Main St, Shelbyville, TN 37160). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made to Fair Haven Baptist Church, the American Heart Association, or the Parkinson's Foundation.
