Gary Lee Dawson

Gary Lee Dawson 57 of Mabelvale, Arkansas died on Tuesday, June 14th at his home. He was born in Little Rock on February 23, 1959 to Moses C. Dawson and the late Veola Harris Dawson. Gary attended Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth, Texas. After graduating He joined the United States Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendleton in Camp Pendleton, California during his military career. Once Gary returned to Little Rock he worked for several employers including Levi Straus, Smurfit/ Stone Container, and Cameron Valves and Measurements. He also was an entrepreneur and owned detailing business. He was a faithful member of Faithful Temple Church under the leadership of Pastor Ronald Young. Survivors include his loving wife Catina Dawson; son, Tyler Henry of Mabelvale; daughters, Alicia Coppage and Alexis (Jeremiah II) Pride of Little Rock; father, Moses (Jonie) Dawson of Fort Worth, Texas; brother, Michael (Lana) Dawson, nephew, Michael Dawson Jr. and niece, Mercedes Dawson all of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Veronica (Timothy) McDaniel, niece, LaCarol McDaniel and nephew, Timothy McDaniel Jr. all of Little Rock; three grandchildren he loved dearly, Lilliana Bailey, Jayvon and Jeremiah Pride III all of Little Rock; Godson, DreShaun Toney of Plumerville, Arkansas; special niece, Amiyah Mosley of Little Rock; two special aunts, Carla Norwood and Ella Robinson both of Little Rock. Visitation will be Friday, June 24th beginning at 4:30 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. Celebration of Life Saturday, June 25th at 11 a.m. both services to be held at First Baptist Church, 811 S.A Jones Drive, NLR with Pastor Ronald Young officiating. The Dawson and Henry families has chosen to be under the Professional Auspices of Samuel L. Vance & Sons Funeral Directors of Malvern, Arkansas. 501-337-0100. Guestbook Register: www.samuellvanceandsons.com. "The Epitome of Service." Flowers can be sent to Watson-Northcrest Funeral Home, 1801 North Maple, NLR.