Derwin was an exemplary student and graduated from Brethren High School in 1975. He furthered his education at Compton Community College where he attended for two years with an interest in becoming a radiology technician.
Derwin worked for the United States Postal Service for 34 years. He had a great admiration for sports; however, basketball was his true passion. He loved basketball and he played recreational basketball at the Boys Ranch in Bedford for several years. He furthered his passion for the game when he began coaching basketball in 1996. Throughout his coaching he welcomed all youth to play and he never cut a player. He helped over 200 players get scholarships at various colleges. Additionally, he coached the Stop Six All Stars basketball team and lead them to a national championship in Las Vegas in 2002. He loved the Lord and enjoyed mentoring youth and was always willing to help those in need.
Derwin met Diana and they married in 1981. Derwin and Diana shared over 40 years of love and devotion. They provided a perfect example of true love to all who knew them. Diana remained devoted and she stayed by his side day and night; until death did them part.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rachel Naomi and Robert Leon Dawson.
Derwin leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Diana Annetta Dawson; children, Michael Byars Dawson, Korriangelic Rachel Naomi Dawson, and Dominique Demetrius Dawson (Charece); two special children, Shawn Manning and Michael Manning; grandchildren, Kyler Griffin and Quinton Brown; brothers, Robert Leon Dawson, Jr. (Andrea), Joel Dawson (Lavatia), and Timotheus Dawson; sisters, Lenora Collins, Anatha Dawson, Pamela Dawson, and Micole Lane (Quinton); and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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