Willard David Dawson

December 23, 1926 - August 27, 2019

Willard David Dawson, 92, of 172 Mountain Hill Road, Danville, VA, was reunited with his wife Audrey, and meet his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Mr. Dawson was born in Pittsylvania County, VA on December 23, 1926, a son of the late W. H. Dawson and Ella Talbert Dawson. He lived her entire life in the Danville area and he retired from Dan River Mills where he worked as a Loom Fixer. He was an active member of Floral Hills United Methodist Church and later at Temple Baptist Church while his health permitted him to do so. He served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of American Legion Post #325. On September 10, 1948 he married, Audrey Bliss Dawson, who died on August 9, 2019. Survivors include two daughters, Claudia Ann Aaron (Charles) of Cascade, VA, and Susan Gale Burns of Danville, VA; a son, David W. Dawson of Danville, VA; brothers, Joe Robert Dawson (Jean), Delano Dawson (Iris); three grandchildren, Ann Marie Eaton, Wesley A. Hearp, and Raymond T. Gregory; three great-granddaughters and two great-great granddaughters. In addition to his wife he was predeceased by five brothers, Charlie, Fletcher, Mack, Dennis, and William Dawson, Jr., two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Shupe, Nettie Motley. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Floral Hills United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. at the church. The family suggest that memorial donations may be made to the Danville Life Saving Crew, 202 Christopher Lane, Danville, VA, 24541. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is serving the Dawson family.