William Donald "Bill" Dawson, 86 of Kingsville, Missouri passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home.

Bill was born May 6, 1934 at Gunn City, Missouri, son of Oden and Lena (Fitzgerald) Dawson.  He graduated from Kingsville High School and enlisted in the United States Army, serving in the Korean War.  On September 30, 1961, he was united in marriage to Lola Jean Hancock in Kingsville.  Bill had resided in the Kingsville area for the majority of his life.  He was a member of Holden VFW, Memorial Post #5844.

Survivors include his loving wife of fifty eight years, Lola; daughter: Kaelyn Tuley (Walter); and two grandchildren: Samantha Christian and Clayton Christian, all of Kingsville; and also several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by two brothers: Drexel and Jerel.

Memorial Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 29 ^th at Wesley Chapel Cemetery, northeast of Kingsville.  Military Graveside Honors will be provided by Holden VFW, Memorial Post #5844; Munday-Hancock Post #90, American Legion and United States Army Honor Guard.

Memorial Contributions may be left to the Bill Dawson Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation and gratitude to Good Shepherd Hospice for their wonderful care of Bill.

Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net