Dawson Fisher Dodson

Dawson Fisher Dodson, age 11 of Morristown was called out of his earthly body on Saturday, September 13, 2025, peacefully at his home. Dawson was diagnosed with hydrocephalus in utero, and we were told that if he made it to birth he wouldn't make it very long after. BUT GOD. We were blessed to care for one of God’s amazing miracles for 11 years. 

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Robert and Sharon Dodson, William (Jeffrey) Edwards, and Great Uncles Marvin and Gene Dodson. 

He is survived by his parents James and Ariel Dodson; siblings Hattie Mae, Hallie Jo, and Deacon Dodson; grandparents, Joseph and Amy Cantin; great aunts, Marnita Wilson and Bessie Dodson; uncles, Elijah (Cassie) Cantin, Jacob Cantin (Fiancé Reece Nichols), and Robbie (Aniessa) Dodson; aunt, Makayla (Bryar) Wilson, and several cousins. 

Receiving Friends will be Friday, September 19th from 5-8 PM at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 2030 Silver City Rd, Russellville, TN 37860.  Funeral services will be 12:00PM Saturday, September 20th with Reverends Travis Porterfield, Phil Hopkins, and Greg Ellison officiating. Burial to follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.   The body will lie in repose one hour prior to the funeral service.

Special thank you to Brittney Green, his nurse of 6.5 years who cared for him unconditionally. Also, to Ashley Murrell and staff at Smokey Mountain Home Health and Hospice, Ryan Rogers and staff at Primary Care Associates, and the many medical personnel that cared for our sweet boy. 

Allen Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements

         For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

         I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

         Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.                            2Timothy 4:6-8 KJV

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