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Dr Benjamin Wofford Dawsey

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Birth	:	14 Apr 1921 Aynor, Horry County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	31 Mar 2019 Conway, Horry County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Aynor Cemetery, Aynor, Horry County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.9914170, -79.2049280
Description	:	Dr. Benjamin Wofford Dawsey, 97, was born in Aynor, SC, went to be with his Lord on March 31, 2019. He lived most of his life in Gastonia, NC and was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Mason Dawsey. He was the son of Jesse Hill Dawsey and Uley Graham Dawsey. He was a great father and husband who will be missed by all who knew him. Dr. Dawsey was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Gastonia, NC. He graduated from Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1943 and is the founder of... Read More	Dr. Benjamin Wofford Dawsey, 97, was born in Aynor, SC, went to be with his Lord on March 31, 2019. He lived most of his life in Gastonia, NC and was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Mason Dawsey. He was the son of Jesse Hill Dawsey and Uley Graham Dawsey. He was a great father and husband who will be missed by all who knew him. Dr. Dawsey was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Gastonia, NC. He graduated from Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1943 and is the founder of The Gaston Veterinarian Hospital in Gastonia, NC. Dr. Dawsey was appointed by three different Governors to serve on the NC State Board of Health, which he did for 20 years. He was instrumental in helping to establish the NC State Veterinary School of Medicine in Raleigh NC. He was active in Community service organizations, and served on the Gaston County Board of Mental Health for many years. Dr. Dawsey received numerous awards and recognitions from the various Committees and Boards on which he served while active in Gastonia and the State of North Carolina. He was an avid fisherman and conservationist who loved Cape Lookout, NC and spent many years on its shores with family and friends. Dr. Dawsey was a kind and gentle soul who loved all and brought peace to many; doing good unto others brought him great joy. Dr. Dawsey who was living in Conway SC at the time of his death is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Hilda Johnson Dawsey, and her children and grandchildren. He is also survived by a son, Dr. Benjamin Wofford Dawsey Jr. of Spartanburg, SC; a daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Dawsey Johnson of Georgetown, SC; and all of their children, grandchildren and a great grandchild. A graveside service will be held for the families, and a memorial to celebrate his life will be held 10am Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Aynor United Methodist Church. The Johnson Funeral Home, Aynor, SC

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Where is Dr Benjamin Wofford Dawsey's memorial?
Dr Benjamin Wofford Dawsey's memorial is located at: Aynor Cemetery, Aynor, Horry County, USA.
When did Dr Benjamin Wofford Dawsey death?
Dr Benjamin Wofford Dawsey death on 31 Mar 2019 in Conway, Horry County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr Benjamin Wofford Dawsey's memorial?
Latitude: 33.9914170
Longitude: -79.2049280

Family Members:

Parent

Jesse Hill Dawsey

(1880 - 1967)

Uley Graham Dawsey

(1884 - 1961)

Spouse

Virginia M. Dawsey

(1918 - 1986)

Hilda Jordan Johnson

(1921 - 2020)

Siblings

Maude Dawsey Page

(1900 - 1993)

John W. Dawsey

(1902 - 1985)

Luecinda Dawsey Johnson

(1908 - 1938)

William Barney Dawsey

(1912 - 2006)

Gertrude Dawsey Howle

(1915 - 1951)

E. Hiriam Dawsey

(1915 - 1977)

Hubert Dawsey

(1924 - 1976)

Eula Mae Dawsey Ambrose

(1927 - 1992)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Aynor Cemetery
Aynor, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9914170, -79.2049280

2. Aynor Church Of God Cemetery
Aynor, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9846870, -79.2087390

3. Cook Family Cemetery
Aynor, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9856160, -79.1981820

4. Saint Elizabeth Cemetery
Aynor, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9921150, -79.1875860

5. Galivants Ferry Baptist Church Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0084810, -79.2121660

6. Saint John Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0054320, -79.2345850

7. Dimery
Aynor, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9626010, -79.2174150

8. Antioch Baptist Cemetery
Aynor, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0247650, -79.1949410

9. Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9650860, -79.2316450

10. Baptist Colored Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9906830, -79.2469640

11. Faith Tabernacle Church
Aynor, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9607300, -79.1792100

12. Bethel Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9535430, -79.2176470

13. Gethsemane Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9615400, -79.2397900

14. Johnson Family Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9528650, -79.2279750

15. Red Hill Methodist Church Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0001800, -79.2578170

16. Happy Home Baptist Church Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0141160, -79.1523760

17. Old Hughes Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9417510, -79.2065780

18. Cool Springs Southern Methodist Church Cemetery
Cool Spring, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9771490, -79.1420160

19. Union Chapel AME Church Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0434180, -79.2248960

20. Hatcher Cemetery
Aynor, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9349570, -79.2092380

21. Zion Cemetery
Aynor, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0266670, -79.2638900

22. Barnhill Cemetery
Aynor, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0432210, -79.1662140

23. Hucks Cemetery
Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9440200, -79.1583000

24. Mount Trolly Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0488490, -79.1772530