Elish Howard Dawson

Elish Howard “Buster” Dawson of Scottsburg, VA passed away February 20, 2018.  He was born in Pittsylvania on April 19, 1939 and was 78 years of age. He was the son of the late Albert Dewey Dawson and the late Lena Betterton Dawson. He was married to Phyllis Fisher Dawson.   He was a member of Winns Creek Baptist Church where he was a former Sunday School teacher and Deacon. He also was a United States Navy and National Guard Veteran.     Elish Howard “Buster” Dawson is survived by: His WifePhyllis F. Dawson Two SonsDwight Andrew Dawson and wife Lori of South BostonDarryl Scott Dawson and wife Donna of Halifax One GrandchildTori Michelle Dawson One SisterPatricia D. Bordeaux and husband Donald of Midlothian   ***Preceded in death by*** His beloved feline companion, Simba   Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Winns Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Kopko officiating. Burial to follow in church cemetery with Military Rites.   The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church and  other times at his home, 5136 Clays Mill Road, Scottsburg.   For memorials please consider Halifax Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 513, Halifax, VA 24558.   Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.   Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, Powell Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.