Dawson 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 (Fiance Reece Nichols), and Robbie (Aniessa) Dodson. Aunt Makayla (Bryar) Wilson. And cousins. Funeral services will be held at Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church 2030 Silver City Rd, Russellville, TN 37860. Receiving Friends will be Friday, September 19th from 5-8 PM. Funeral will be Saturday, September 20th at 12 PM with Rev Travis Porterfield, Rev Phil Hopkins, and Rev Greg Ellison officiating. Burial to follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Body will lie in state for 1 hour prior to the 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.