George was born on January 20, 1946 in Hampton, Virginia to James and Loretta Dawson. He graduated from St. Vincent Catholic High School in 1964. He worked for Newport News Shipbuilding, where he was a Master Shipbuilder, having worked in the machine shop for 48 years, ending his career as an inspector.
He was preceded in death by his parents. George is survived by his three children, Michael Dawson (wife Jenny Dawson), David Dawson (wife Niki Dawson), and Jennifer Carmine (husband Kemper Carmine). He is also leaving behind his three siblings, Nannette Zahs, Chris Dawson (wife Sharon Dawson), Margaret Hickman (husband Bobby Hickman) and his six grandchildren, Seth and Caleb Dawson, Holly and Devin Dawson, and Regan and Kyndall Carmine, and many more nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 9, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home. A service of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 10, 2012 at 1:30 PM in Parklawn Memorial Park.
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