Lawrence E. Dawson Jr.

Lawrence E. "Larry" Dawson Jr., 58, of Uniontown, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021, in Uniontown Hospital. He was born Nov. 6, 1962, in Myrtle Beach, S.C., son of Twana Dawson Maturkanic, of Irwin, and the late Lawrence E. Dawson Sr. Larry was co-owner of 20220 Specialities LLC, located in Charleroi. His favorite job over the years was driving special needs children to school, he loved kids. He was an animal lover and loved to rescue all types of animals especially kittens. He enjoyed target shooting, going to auctions and flea markets. He was a retired member of the Second Chance Motorcycle Club, enjoying riding his Harley with his fellow brothers. He attended Sewickley Presbyterian Church in Bells Mills, West Newton. In addition to his mother, Larry is survived by his son, Marcus A. Dawson, of Irwin; fiancee, Janice Nelson, of Uniontown, and special aunt, Pastor Karen L. Kifer, of Irwin. Larry had a special place in his heart for his kittens, Bugs and Peanut. He will be dearly missed by his family, many friends and neighbors. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the JOSEPH W. NICKELS FUNERAL HOME INC., 404 Sewickley Ave., Herminie, PA 15637, 724-446-7251, at which time a funeral service will be held in the funeral home with Pastor Karen Kifer officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sewickley Presbyterian Church, 260 Bells Mills Road, West Newton, PA 15089, in memory of Larry. To send online condolences, please visit www.nickelsfuneralhomeinc.com.
 

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