James Rodney Dawson

Funeral services for James Rodney Dawson, of Boswell, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. March 28, 2023 at Miller & Miller Funeral Chapel. James passed away March 23, 2023, at the age of 66.

James Rodney Dawson was born on Jan. 21, 1957 in Borger, Texas, the son of William “Cotton” Dawson and Peggy (O’Neal) Dawson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son-in-law.

James was born and raised in the Texas Panhandle in the town of Borger. He married the love of his life, Tonya James on March 27, 197, in Borger. They later moved to the Boswell, Okla., and Sunkist, Okla., area where they built their home together and have resided for the last 35 years. James was a man of many talents and loved good, honest hard work. He started Dawson’s Water Well Services in Boswell, and had serviced the surrounding area for more than 25 years with his son, Correy. James was always willing to help anyone in need and loved his family dearly. Spending time with them was his greatest joy and biggest blessing. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him. James is survived by his loving family; wife, Tonya Dawson of the home; children: Chasity Roberson, Correy Dawson and Stormie Dawson, all of Boswell; several grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; brothers: Ronnie Dawson and wife of Tulsa, Okla., Randy Dawson of Borger, Texas, and Ricky Dawson of Borger, along with a host of other friends, family and loved ones.

Bro. Jeff McCrearly officiated the service, under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.