Arthur Dawkins Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Arthur Dawkins

Mr. Arthur Bennard Dawkins, 62 of Shelby, NC passed away on Friday, November 10. 2023 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. He was born on June 5, 1961, in Cleveland County, NC to Benjamin Arthur Dawkins and Ethel Hoey Dawkins.

At an early age Arthur gave his life to Jesus Christ and joined Shoal Creek Baptist Church.

Arthur, lovingly called Nard, was a 1979 graduate of Crest High School and soon entered the US Army after graduating. Arthur’s service was in Grafenwöhr, Germany. Arthur served his country and was honorably discharged in 1982. Arthur served as a firefighter with the Shelby Fire Department and later worked for Duke Power as a licensed electrician.

Arthur was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Freeman and Hattie (Nance) Dawkins, his maternal grandparents, John and Amanda (Posey) Hoey. In addition to his grandparents, Arthur was preceded in death by his brother Bryan Russell Dawkins.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Benjamin Arthur Dawkins and Ethel Hoey Dawkins of Shelby, NC. He leaves to cherish his memory, brother, Keith Dawkins (Clarice) of Fairfax, VA and sister, Abigail Dawkins Banner (Tyrone) of Concord, NC. He leaves to cherish his memory two children, Atlas Brown of Shelby, NC and Ashley Dawkins of St. Petersburg, FL. He had one nephew, Justin Goodson. He also had four nieces, Reyna Dawkins, ERYN Dawkins, Samantha Dawkins, and Jade Banner. He had eight grandsons, one great grandson, and two great granddaughters. He had two aunts Selma Brewton and Hattie Hall both of Shelby, NC. He had a “special” friend Carolyn Dixon and a host of family and friends from Asheville, NC and the local community.

Services will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Shoal Creek Baptist Church, with the receiving of friends from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM. Interment will take place at Salisbury National Cemetery. Services will be live streamed from the Enloe Mortuary Facebook page starting at 1:45 pm. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM at the church on Wednesday and at other times at the home of his parents, 610 Carlos St. Shelby daily from 1:00 PM until 6:30 PM.

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I love you so much dad. Continue to get your rest. I think about you daily and miss your calls and voice. You will forever live on through me, my brothers and your grandchildren. I will keep your name alive as long as I'm breathing. Only God knows my pain but God continues to give me strength. I recently found out I was pregnant with your grandchild and was passed shocked when I found out my due date is the day you left me to be with our Father ( November 10th) I know it's God and you. Rest easy daddy I love you too much!! 😇✝️😘😘😘 Love, Your daughter Ashley Dawkins ❤️

Condolences and prayers for the family. May God continue to give you comfort. Love Terry&Lula Gregory

Arthur, we will miss you from praying cards at my house. You are special. James loved you. Two Arthur's family, God be with you until you all meet again in heaven. Be bless! Bennie McIntosh, Asheville, N. C

Thoughts and Prayers Daphne Petty and Family

With deepest condolences and sympathy for the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and family. Kathy Whittenburg

Arthur we Loved you so very much .we look at the house and see things you have done and makes us sad .it was a privilege to have you in our life.Love Less and Michele Ditcher

Our family lift up the name of Jesus for the life of Arthur. A special kind friend who we will always cherish in our hearts. We give honor and glory to God for out times together at Duke Energy's Shelby office. Arthur was a true friend always joking. Praying for the Dawkins family. God bless.🙏🏽❤️. Roger/Suzette Ross and family

Well cuz, the Lord had greater plans for your life. So, take your rest in Jesus. Your work on this side is complete! I love you so much! You know my nickname for you was Wesley Snipes, because you always favored him to me and you always laughed when I called you that. You'll be missed here, but thank God; we'll see each other again one day, when all the saints get home together! Take your rest for now cuz. See you again one day! Love you!😘❤️😘 Cousin Jackie Beam Woody

Author my boy I'm going to miss your calls and laughter. I'm going to share your sense of humor to every that I meet to honor you and your legacy. Love you man you will be missed.