John Stephen Dawson

JOHN "STEPHEN" DAWSON, 53, of Little Rock passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2023. He is survived by his mother, Mary Margaret Dawson; brother, Mike Dawson; daughter, Elizabeth; son, Andrew; three first cousins and his former wife, Cathy. He was preceded in death by his father, William C. Dawson. Stephen was a graduate of Pulaski Academy, Ouachita Baptist University, the University of Arkansas, and pursued graduate education at the University of Tennessee. He was also a published author. He loved spending time with his family, reading, history, teaching, politics and especially his savior, Jesus Christ. Stephen was bright, quick-witted and had a kind soul. He had great empathy for the underrepresented, the suppressed and all those who struggle. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at St. Andrews Anglican Church, 8300 Kanis Rd. A private family burial will be held at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Ark. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to Saint Andrew's Anglican Church.