Chatham……..Walter Fredrick "Freddie" Dawson, age 71 of Chatham died Monday, September 28, 2020 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born October 27, 1948 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Claude Edward Dawson and Nellie McGregor Dawson.  He was predeceased by a sister, Faye Proffitt.  Mr. Dawson was a member of Shockoe Baptist Church and he retired from Goodyear Rubber and Tire Company and tobacco farming.  He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing, hunting, and farming.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Cora Lee Brooks Dawson; one daughter, Jenny Dawson Eaton and husband, N.G.; one son, Frederick Scott Dawson and wife, Shannon; two brothers, Lee Dawson and wife, Polly Jo, and Ed Dawson and wife, A.S.; one grandchild, Grayson Eaton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2020 at Shockoe Baptist Church by Pastor Michael Jones, Rev. Russell East III, and Roy Brooks.  Burial will follow in Hillcrest Burial Park.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .