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Raymond Frank Dawson, age 82, of Speedwell

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Raymond Frank Dawson, age 82, of Speedwell, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, he retired from CSX Railroad, and he was of the Baptist Faith.

He was preceded in death by wife Diane Dawson, and Parents, Paul and Stella Pack Dawson.

He is survived by

Wife: Mary Dawson

Daughters: Kimberly Dawn Dawson, Rebecca Rae Dawson, Ashley Nicole Dawson, Stevie Louella Dawson, and Sarah Mahaley.

Sons: Daniel Ray Dawson, John David Florian Jr., Daniel Barnes, Landon Yates, Kaiden Yates.

16 Grandchildren

3 Great-Grandchildren

Brother: Roy Dawson

Sister Juanita Lycans

1 Niece

2 Nephews and a host of other relatives and friends

The Family will receive friends from 11:00AM-1:00PM Saturday November 14, 2026, at Cross-Smith Funeral Home in the Chapel with a Service to follow at 1:00PM Officiated by Rev. Dale Baker. A graveside service and interment will be held following the funeral service at Dawson Family Cemetery in Speedwell with Military Honors provided by the Honor Guard of Campbell County.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Condolences for the family may be given at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com

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