Albert Dawson, Sr.

Albert Eugene Dawson (Gene), age 91, of Trussville, AL, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2020. He was born on March 5, 1929, in Tarrant, Alabama. He served in the Korean Conflict from 1950-1952. Gene was a member of North Park Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Mary Dawson, brothers, Sandy Dawson (Imogene) and Frank Dawson (Jeannie). He was married to his loving wife of 67 years, Barbara Speed Dawson, before her passing just two months prior. Still here to honor his memory is his daughter, Pat Turnipseed (Dwight), son, Al Dawson (Robin); four grandchildren, Nick Dawson (Kristen), Lacy Renda (Chris), Lori Crumley (Jamie), Clint Dawson; seven great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Isabella, Haley, Emma, Ty, Mason, Anna Joy; and brother, Jimmy Dawson (Mary). His greatest joy was his great-grandchildren and he enjoyed supporting them in the activities they were involved in.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., with the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, 1591 Gadsden Highway, Birmingham, Alabama 35235, and a Gravesite Service to follow, masks are required. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Serving You Ministries (6523 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama, 35206; www.servingyou.org