He was born October 21, 1942 to the late Sallie Boone Dawson and Shirley Dawson.
Stanley graduated from Oldham County High School in 1961 and served in the United States Army as a Military Police for three years in Germany. He then married Carole Wood Dawson on May 26, 1967. Retiring in 1999 after 31 years of experience from Kentucky State Reformatory.
Stanley was a member of DeHaven Baptist Church; serving as a deacon for four years.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother; Marvin “Dickie” Dawson.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife; Carole, Son; Jeffrey Scott Dawson (Michele), and granddaughter; Kylie Grace Dawson.
Services to honor the life of Mr. Dawson will be held at DeHaven Baptist Church Tuesday at 11am with visitation starting an hour before the service. Visitation Monday evening will be held from 2-8pm at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the “Vision and Progress Fund” at DeHaven Baptist Church, Hosparus, or the donor’s favorite charity.