Samuel Allen Dawson, Sr.

Samuel Allen Dawson, Sr., 64, of Goldsboro passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Samuel was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed playing golf especially. He was a great dad and provider to his family, which he loved dearly. He would help anybody and would relax with a cup of Crown Royal.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Sanderson, and Peggy Dawson; sister, Deborah Quinn; and brother Jimmy Sanderson.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sylvia Dawson of the home; sons, Cary Smith and wife Mary-Ann, Travis Smith and wife Catherine, Allen Jr. and wife Aimee, James Dawson and wife Jessy; and brother, Elbert Dawson. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; first cousin, Dannie Lancaster; The Family of Gallaher Management; Todd and Mary-Ann; Jimmy Tyndall; Bitsy the dog; and Slick the cat.

A visitation will be held at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2022 in the chapel at Garner Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Samuel to: St. Jude Memorial Foundation Cardiac Care.

https://stjudememorialfoundation.org/giving-opportunities/cardiac-care/