Clair Phillip Dawson Sr.

October 19, 1936 - November 8, 2018

Clair Phillip Dawson Sr., age 82 of New Martinsville, WV passed away Thursday November 8, 2018 at Wetzel Co. Hospital. He was born October 19, 1936 in Wetzel Co, the son of the late Wilbur Guy and Mary Highley Dawson. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, a retired employee of Ormet Corporation and a member of Proctor Church of Christ. He loved the outdoors and to hunt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Joan “Peggy” Dawson; a brother, Joe and sisters; Freda Mae, Betty, Lillian, Wanda, Janet and Wilma. Survivors include a son, Clair Phillip (Virginia) Dawson Jr. of Chiselfinger; two daughters, Peggy Ann Dawson of Chiselfinger and Sara (John) Cool of New Martinsville; brothers, Braxton Dawson and Don (Carol) Dawson; eight grandchildren, Amber & Andrew Mossor, Ricky Springer, Lateea & Dustin Morgan, Laken Dawson, Amy & Mary Summers; four great-grandchildren, T.C., Casin, Evelyn and Ryance. Family will receive friends Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory 751 Third St. New Martinsville with services being held Sunday at 1 p.m. with Evan. Dwight Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Northview Cemetery.