Buel Nicks

Dawson

Buel Nicks Dawson son of the late Nettle Nicks Dawson and Wade Dawson was born at Richland, Missouri, on October 22, 1934. He departed this life at SSM St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri, on September 22, 2023, at the age of 88.

On May 29, 1963 in Williamsville, Missouri, Buel was united in marriage to Rose Ann Gooch and to this union one son was born. She preceded him in death on January 24, 1979. Buel was a member of the Lone Cedar Community Church, a member of the Eminence Masonic Lodge #607, and the Scottish Rite. He worked at Doe Run Mines for 36 years. Buel enjoyed gardening, riding around looking at scenery, going to church, reading, and watching TV.

Buel was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two brothers, Roscoe Dawson and Dale Dawson.

Buel is survived by his son, Thomas Dawson of Bunker, Missouri, a host of nieces, nephews and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Wednesday, September 27th from 5 to 7 PM with a Masonic Service following at 7 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Funeral Services: Thursday, September 28th at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Ministers: Pastor Ronnie Parker assisted by Pastor Kelly Chilton

Burial: Bunker Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Homes, Inc. Bunker, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital