Rodger Dale Dawson, 72, of Hanson, KY, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his home.

He was born on July 20, 1950, in Detroit, MI, to the late Pauline Francis Tanner Dawson and Albert Elvis Dawson. He was formerly a coal miner at Pyro. He enjoyed horseback riding, boating, and riding motorcycles. Rodger was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Kay Miller; brother, Hank Garland Dawson; and brothers-in-laws, Kenneth Ezell and Terry Wayne Miller.

Survivors include his son, Justin Dale Dawson of Hanson; brother, Steve Allen (Linda) Dawson of Hanson; sister, Trudy Ann Ezell of Madisonville, KY; sister-in-law, Carla Kay Dawson of Madisonville; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2022, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Shocklee officiating. Burial to follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Madisonville.

Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until the funeral hour on Sunday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are Matt Dawson, Troy Miller, Kenny Ezell II, Jeff Ezell, Bryson Harris, Ryan Richardson. Honorary pallbearer is Shaun Guinn.