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Koy Ellis Dawkins Sr.

Birth	:	13 Oct 1934 Richmond County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	1 Oct 2020 Union County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Columbarium at Central United Methodist Church, Monroe, Union County, USA
Description	:	Koy Ellis Dawkins, Sr., 85, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 after a period of declining health. The son of Koy Leo Dawkins and Gertrude Pittman Dawkins, Koy was born October 13, 1934 in Rockingham, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Betty Ann Tysinger Dawkins (2000) and wife Joanne Helms Dawkins (2018). Koy was educated in the Richmond County School System and a graduate of High Point College in 1956. He entered Wake Forest University Law School and graduated in 1959. After training to serve his country in... Read More	Koy Ellis Dawkins, Sr., 85, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 after a period of declining health. The son of Koy Leo Dawkins and Gertrude Pittman Dawkins, Koy was born October 13, 1934 in Rockingham, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Betty Ann Tysinger Dawkins (2000) and wife Joanne Helms Dawkins (2018). Koy was educated in the Richmond County School System and a graduate of High Point College in 1956. He entered Wake Forest University Law School and graduated in 1959. After training to serve his country in the Army, his career as an attorney began in Monroe, North Carolina when he joined Oscar Richardson. After Mr. Richardson passed, Koy went on his own until joined by Bennett Glass and established Dawkins and Glass Law Firm. A young clerk and then associate, now The Honorable W. David Lee joined in 1975 and through the guidance of these men, became a partner. Dawkins, Glass and Lee served our area many years. Koy never retired. He loved the law. Koy was named Monroe Jaycee of the year in 1964 and was active in Monroe Rotary Club. He served under North Carolina Governor Dan Moore’s Beautification Commission and on the State Board of Conservation and Development. Koy helped found the Union County Arts Council, receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2011 in recognition of his years of volunteer service. For 45 years Koy was the attorney for the Union County School Board. In 2018, Koy received a Lifetime Achievement Award for the Union County Bar Association, in recognition of his outstanding and exemplary career in the legal profession. He was also past president of the American Cancer Society of Union County and past director of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce. Koy loved his church and served on Central United Methodist’s Church official board. He taught Sunday school for young people and was active on the Commissions of Education, Missions, Social Concerns and Membership. He was past president of Methodist men and with both wife Betty Ann, until her death and wife Joanne, until her death, was an active part of Central’s Stephen’s Ministry. Koy is survived by his son Koy Ellis (Kip) Dawkins, Jr. (Marcie and their son Miles) of Richmond. Virginia, daughter Elizabeth Susann Dawkins (Graham and their daughter Caroline) of Harrisburg, North Carolina, his “daughters by choice”, Leigh Price Rains (Phil and their children Brandon (April) Rains, Tyler (Megan) Rains, Connor (Maggie) Rains and Chelsey (Derek) Hardison and daughter Carla Price, all of Monroe, North Carolina. And four great-grandchildren. Koy loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who by birth or by choice, were all dear to his heart. Koy is also survived by his sister Trudy Dawkins Watkins (Neal and their son Nealson (Kennette) Watkins, of Rockingham, North Carolina. A private family memorial service will be held at Central United Methodist Church. An upcoming church service will be a dedicated memorial to his memory and as a safety precaution to those he held dear. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorial donations be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe NC 28112, Central United Methodist Church of Monroe, 801 South Hayne St. Monroe, NC 28112 or the Alliance For Children, P O Box 988 Monroe, NC 28111 or online www.theallianceforchildren.org The family would like to thank Hospice of Union County in caring for their father. In such a short amount of time, you treated our father with the care and dignity he deserved. We are forever grateful for the peace you brought us in his final days at home. A special thank you to “the boys”. Your unwavering devotion to Koy will never be forgotten. Due to Covid19 and church restrictions the family has chosen to have a private family memorial service, with inurnment following in the church’s columbarium. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory is caring for the Dawkins family. ********** Admitted to North Carolina Bar - 1959 Admitted to U. S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina - 1962 Admitted to U. S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit - 1977 Admitted to U. S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina - 1979 Admitted to U. S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina - 1980 Education: High Point College (B.S., 1956) Wake Forest University (L.L.B., 1959) Phi Alpha Delta Member: Union County Bar (President, 1982 - 1983) North Carolina and American Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers North Carolina Council of School Attorneys (past Chairman) National Council of School Attorneys Education Law Section, North Carolina Bar Association (past Chairman) American Board of Trial Advocates CPN (Construction Professionals Network)

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Where is Koy Ellis Dawkins Sr.'s memorial?
Koy Ellis Dawkins Sr.'s memorial is located at: Columbarium at Central United Methodist Church, Monroe, Union County, USA.
When did Koy Ellis Dawkins Sr. death?
Koy Ellis Dawkins Sr. death on 1 Oct 2020 in Union County, North Carolina, USA

Family Members:

Parent

Koy Leo Dawkins

(1909 - 1986)

Ira Gertrude Pittman Dawkins

(1911 - 1982)

Spouse

Betty Ann Tysinger Dawkins

(1934 - 2000)

Joanne Helms Dawkins

(1936 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brooks Family Cemetery
Union County, USA

2. Broome Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9676094, -80.7292023

3. Caraway Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0902250, -80.4561920

4. Crooked Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0233612, -80.3114624

5. Holly Family Cemetery
Fairfield, Union County, USA

6. Helms And Trull Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9538803, -80.6846008

7. Helms-Bass Family Cemetery (Hamiltons Cross Rd)
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8. Hinson Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9911919, -80.7594910

9. Jackson Simpson Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1096992, -80.6121979

10. Lewis Williams Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8873040, -80.3153690

11. First Baptist Church of Marshville
Marshville Township, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9945755, -80.6122055

12. Green Cemetery
Marshville Township, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0756416, -80.5946121

13. Old Presson Cemetery
Union County, USA

14. Old Union Methodist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9676094, -80.7292023

15. Perry Williams Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0902250, -80.4561920

16. Phifer Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0233612, -80.3114624

17. Pleasant Plain Church
Union County, USA

18. Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9538803, -80.6846008

19. Polk Cemetery
Union County, USA

20. Redding Springs AME Zion Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9911919, -80.7594910

21. Ritch Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1096992, -80.6121979

22. Rushing Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8873040, -80.3153690

23. Secrest Family Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 34.9945755, -80.6122055

24. Stephenson Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 35.0756416, -80.5946121