Michael (Pops) Dawson, 65 of Lafayette and formerly of Morocco, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, July 16th. Michael was born at Iroquois Hospital in Watseka, Illinois on July 24th, 1956 to James L. and Marjorie (Bridgeman) Dawson who both survive. Mike was raised on a farm in Morocco, Indiana and graduated from North Newton High School in 1974. He then went on to Indiana State University where he graduated with a bachelor degree in Automotive Technology. He worked as an industrial mechanic for over 40 years and spent most of those years working at One Source in Lafayette. He had planned to retire at the end of the year.
Mike enjoyed golfing, western movies, classic cars and socializing. He spent a lot of time in his garage and working on cars with his son. He was especially proud of the 1968 camaro he restored and took to the Dragstrip. He loved spending time with his kids and grandchildren. As a child Mike participated in 4H and could play any instrument when needed. Mike was known to adopt stray animals, pull over to help strangers, and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.
Surviving along with his parents are his son, James Dawson, Hardinsburg, his daughter, Elizabeth Meyers (Joshua Meyers), Aurora, his nephew Travis Dawson, Kentland; his five grandchildren, Julian, Isaac, Lilly, Hardinsburg, Ellia, Bo, Aurora; two brothers, Rick Dawson and Steve Dawson, Morocco. He is preceded in death by his niece Heather Dawson.
Visitation and services will be held in Kentland at the Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home – 214 East Washington, Kentland, Indiana 47951 on Saturday, July 23rd. Visitation will be from 10 am (CDT) until the time of Funeral Service at 11 am (CDT). Interment to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Morocco. A luncheon will be held at the Beaver Township Community Center and Fire house, 409 S. Polk St., Morocco, IN 47963. Memorial donations may be made to Home with Hope | Meridian Health Services (meridianhs.org), your local homeless shelter or food pantry in loving memory of Mike.
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