Funeral services for Joe E. Dawson, 74, of Waterproof (Loamland), LA will be held Thursdy, August 16, 2018 at 9:30am at his residence in Waterproof. Burial will follow at the South Central Cemetery in Wisner, LA.

Mr. Dawson, son of Elmer Reed Dawson and Maidie Lee Ezell Dawson, was born in Wisner, LA and died at his residence. He owned a trucking company and served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Hair Dawson of Waterproof; three sons, Eddie Dawson and his wife, Chrissy of Brownwood, TX; Joe E. Dawson, Jr. of Atlanta, GA and Michael Dawson of Waterproof; three daughters, Terri Cooper and her husband, Alan of Stone Mountain, GA; Diana Humphries and her husband, Jerry of Mansfield, GA; Jeannie Dawson of Danielville, GA; two brothers, James Dawson and his wife, Gerrie of Gilbert, LA; Wayne Dawson and his wife, Susie of Natchez, MS; three sisters, Evelyn Pounds and her husband, Mike of Waterproof; Louise Evans and Patricia Reeves both of Ferriday.Also thirteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Mr. Dawson is preceded in death by his parents.