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Larry Charles “Demo” Dawson

08/01/1958 - 09/23/2024

Obituary For Larry Charles “Demo” Dawson

Funeral service for Larry Dawson, 67, of Opelika, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 30, 2024, at True Deliverance Holiness Church, 936 North Donahue Drive, Auburn, Alabama 36832 with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, Alabama 36801, Bishop Nolan T. Torbert will officiate.

Mr. Dawson, who passed away Monday, September 23, 2024 at the VA Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, was born August 1, 1958, in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Dawson will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

He leaves to cherish his precious memory: a loving wife, Kitzi Dawson of Opelika, AL; a daughter, Tiffany (Jimmy) Duncan of Anniston, AL; four step-children, Kiyasha Reid, Kyandra Reid, Keon Reid all of Opelika, AL and Kamisha (George) Cook of Columbus, GA; two grandchildren, Alexzandria Taylor and Trentez Elston; step-mother, Georgia Dawson of Cusseta, AL; four brothers, Donald (Jennifer) Dawson of Opelika, AL, Aaron (Sherry) Dawson of Stonecrest, GA, Christopher (Kimberly) Dawson and Lester (Traci) Dawson both of Cleveland, OH; two sisters, Julia Ruiz of Riverdale, GA and Linda (Kent) Dowell of Opelika, AL; father-in-law, Jimmy Lee (Annie) Johnson of Salem, AL; mother-in-law, Barbara Allen of Opelika, AL; three sisters-in-law, LaSonya (Avery) Pitts of Opelika, AL, Tina Stephens of Salem, AL and Annette Dawson of Opelika, AL; four brothers-in-law, Jimmy Lee Johnson II of Birmingham, AL, Shaun Derrick (Marquetta) Edwards, Jimmy Lee Johnson, Jr. both of Opelika, AL and Jijuan Knight of Auburn, AL; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, bonus children that was a vital part of his life, other relatives and friends.


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My deepest sympathy to Lady K and family.

Alicia Hicks

Our Deepest Condolences To The Family. RIP Larry Dawson.🙌🏾 From, The Stinson Family

Demo,continue to be that light & that caring soul for others even in HEAVEN. Ride in paradise bro.. Till we meet again. To the family extended family and friends my heartfelt condolences..

Sarita Scott Aka Mz.Cheeks

Expressions of our heartfelt condolences to the Dawson Family. (Marvin Burditte and Family)

Sending prayers,love, and healing energy your way Lady K. You will be missed my brother Demo!

My condolences to the family and I'm going to miss you when I come home. Thanks Larry for the conversations on life and I honor you as a fellow Military Veteran. I'm sad for our family but your memories will be respected with Love. RIP from your Florida family. Nelson and Cynthia Buckhanon.

Sending prayers and love to the family. Kitzi we love you. Teanna & Mae Doris ❤️

Sending condolences and praying for the families. We're sorry to hear about the passing of Larry. May the Lord continue to bless each and every one of you. RIP Larry.🕊️🕊️. The Tyner Families

Sending prayers of comfort,peace and strength to you and your family during this difficult time. Kitzi I love you and I'm here for you my sister, business partner and friend. ~Queen B

The lord has called Larry home to rest. Kitzi I pray that the Lord will comfort you in the late night hours. Dawson family you have memories to treasure with Larry keep them close to your heart share them with one another. He will continue to be with you as long as those moments are share. Deepest condolences

Charmaine Strong

My deepest sympathy to you and your family Linda Buchannon

Deepest sympathy to you and your family Alice Edwards family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL

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