Rev. James H. Dawson Jr.

Rev. James H. Dawson Jr. obituary, Baton Rouge, LA

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James Dawson Obituary

A Senior Pastor of Mt. Cyrene Baptist Church entered his new life Sunday, July 28, 2013 at the age of 96 at his residence in Plaquemine. He was a WWII Air Force veteran. Visitation will be at Mt. Cyrene Baptist Church, 25159 Dublieux Street, Plaquemine Thursday, August 1, from 5pm until religious service at 7pm officiating minister will be Pastor Chris D. Butler and on Friday, August 2, from 8am until 10am service. Interment in Grace Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife Joyce Gibson Dawson, son Rev. Nolan Carlin and spouse Ann; daughters Jean D. Williams and spouse Frank, Brenda D. Powers and spouse Rev. Arthur Powers, Pastor Chris D. Butler and husband Gerald; sixteen step children; sister Ethel Walker and brother Dr. P.E. Dawson; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Please share sympathies, condolences, and memories online at www.wilbertservices.com

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 29 to Jul. 31, 2013.
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IN THIS TIME OF YOUR SORROW, I PRAY GOD'S GRACE AND MERCY ON YOU, MY DAD PASTOR NOLAN & MOM EVENGELIST ANN CARLIN. OUR HEARTS ARE EVER SO WITH YOU. LOVE YOUR CHILD VELMA JEAN

VELMA TREECE

August 9, 2013

GOD ONLY WANT , HIS BEST. REV. Was tired and gave him his rest. I will keep your family in my prayers.

velma treece

August 9, 2013

May you find comfort in knowing your loved one is in God's care.
Bonnie & The Battiste Family
Bayou Plaquemine

August 3, 2013

With deepest Sympthany !!! Sorry for the lost of a love one

Lynette Green Cox

August 2, 2013

My heart felt sympathies are with you all. May God's peace abide in you through this time of bereavement. I will remember Reverend Dawson's words forever; "If I can't say a word, then I'll just wave my hand!" May you rest in peace.

Lydia Arnold

August 1, 2013

ALICIA & FAMILY

My prayers are with you all.

Dale Cavalier

DALE CAVALIER

August 1, 2013

We the family of the late Boston Chriss are praying for you and your family. Eurlie Chriss and family.

Eurlie Chriss

August 1, 2013

To Jean, Brenda, Chris and Family:

God promised threescore and ten but blessed Rev. Dawson with much more. He is taking his rest at last. I know that you will miss him and I know that you will see him again. May God comfort and keep you is my prayer. Love y'all.

Eula Sanders

August 1, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Chris and family. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always.

Doris Matthews-Tate & Family

August 1, 2013

Chris:
With Sympathy. May your mrmories of the wonderful times you shared with Rev. comfort you and your family, today and always.

Nanny Rose Kelly

August 1, 2013

Rev. Nolon C. Carlin & Family

It is with heartfelt sympathy and condolences that we express our love and concern for you and your family at this time. We are praying for you and with you. As our Pastor, we lift you up and trusting God to see you through. Be blessed!!

St. Matthew Baptist Church & Pilgrim Temple Baptist Church

August 1, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, may God comfort you, in this your time of bereavement...Remember, Absent from the body is to be present with the Lord...
Rod and Altha Odom

Rod Odom

August 1, 2013

Chris:Our thoughts,love and prayers are with you and your family in your time of bereavement. The Thomas Family

Joyce Thomas-White

August 1, 2013

neice banks sent her love and sorry about your father I will be praying for you and your family love neice

August 1, 2013

To Linda Jean
Our prayers, thoughts and heartfelt sympathy ar e with you. We pray that God wrap you in His loving arms and comfort you. We love you, Jean

Your Classmates C/O M Ginnis

August 1, 2013

To Linda Jean
Our prayers, thoughts and heartfelt sympathy are with you. We love you Jean

Your Classmates C/O McGinnis

July 31, 2013

lINDA JEAN YOUR CLASSMATES ARE PRAYING FOR GOD TO STRENGTHEN YOU AND KEEP YOU WRAPPED IN HIS LOVING ARMS. GOD IS ABLE! WE LOVE YOU, JEAN

I.H.S.CLASS OF 68 C/O ELLA JEAN

July 31, 2013

Chris,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Beatrice Trusclair

July 31, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Chris and her family. God will give you comfort.

Carolyn Thompson

July 31, 2013

To Chris and Family, I am so sorry for your lost. May God bless and keep His arms around you and your family in your time of loss.

July 31, 2013

To the Dawson family
You have my heart felt synpathy

Paula Davis

July 31, 2013

He is resting in the arms of the Father. To the Dawson Family, our prays, love and deepest sympathy are with you at this time and always.

Helen,Carrie,Win,Barry Ricard &Family

July 31, 2013

To the Dawson Family: May The Lord give you comfort and strength during this time. My deepest sympathy to each and every one of you.

Charles Skeeta Jenkins

July 31, 2013

To the Dawson Family:

May God Bless you and comfort you during your time of bereavement. With heartfelt sympathy

John & Gloria Smith

July 31, 2013

With deepest sympathy to all of the family

Marie Robertson Pugh

July 31, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the family. May Godbless you all

Marie Robertson Pugh

July 31, 2013

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Pugh's Mortuary and Staff

July 31, 2013

To Pastor Christine Butler and the Mt.Cyrene Baptist Church Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers! God is your strength and your keeper! We love all of you!!!

Minister Bridgette Scott & Family

July 31, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Joseph and Gwendolyn E. Calloway

July 31, 2013

The Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this your time of grief. Keep the Faith and know that there is comfort in The Holy Spirit.

Larry K. Horton

July 30, 2013

TO; Jean and Brenda & family
you both have our deepest sympathy

look to the hills whence cometh your
help

THE O'BEAR FAMILY

WANDA O'BEAR

July 30, 2013

With heartfelt sympathy to my classmates, Chriss and Brenda and the Dawson family. Cherish the memories of a life well lived.

JoAnn W. Martin

July 30, 2013

Praying for you ,and praying with.you..We pray that our father will give you comfort in your time of sorrow.Hold on to God"s unchanging hands,always keep a prayer on your lips,

Elderlarry-Evanglist Elgie Washington

July 30, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna Daniels

July 30, 2013

To the family of Reverand Dawson my prayers are with you Nolan, Chris, and Brenda. My deepest sympathy to my daughter in law Tressa B. Wilson.

July 30, 2013

Deepest Sympathy

plaquemine la

July 29, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Renee Marionneaux-Gainer

July 29, 2013

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
TO THE BUTLER FAMILY

REST IN PEACE , REV. DAWSON IS GOING
WHERE EVERY WILL BE SUNDAY

THE O'BEAR FAMILY

WANDA O'BEAR

July 29, 2013

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

July 29, 2013

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