BORN

1936

DIED

2017

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Woodstock Funeral Home

8855 Main Street

Woodstock, Georgia

Tully Dawson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 17, 2017.

Tully James Dawson, age 80, of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Marietta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017.

Mr. Dawson had worked for Coca-Cola for over 30 years in Atlanta, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. He enjoyed traveling and was a people person. He was a Georgia Tech graduate of '58, past president of his fraternity and graduate of Baylor Military School. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching football and rooting for the college teams where he and his children attended. He was very family oriented and was very active in Jaycees.

He is preceded in death by his parents, James & Myrtle Dawson. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Sandra Swatek Dawson of Ft. Meyers, FL; son, Tully Dawson Jr. of Bradenton, FL; daughter, Trina Dawson Dudley and her husband, Ron, of Monroe, GA; grandchildren, Amanda Dudley Sisk, Nicole Dudley Morgan and Ronald "Davis" Dudley; great-grandchildren, Cobie Taylor Sisk, Emersyn Paige Sisk, Jacob Bryant Sisk and Reagan Elizabeth Morgan; and cousin, Preston Blackwelder to cherish his memory.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm at Woodstock Funeral Home 8855 Main Street Woodstock, GA 30188. Graveside Services will follow at 3:00 pm at Dawson Cemetery on Shallowford Road Marietta, GA 30066.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Dawson's memory to Hope Hospice 9470 Health Park Circle Ft. Myers, FL 33908 (1.800.835.1673 or hopeHCS.org/donate). The family requests bright, casual attire.

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June 22, 2017

Linda & Drew Hain

We both have many wonderful memories of working with Tully and hope that your memories help comfort you in the days ahead.

June 22, 2017

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Gerald Sams

Rest in peace, old friend.

June 21, 2017

Dawn Shelton

Tully lived a FULL LIFE and had the love of his family... always around him. May he be dancing on golden streets and in that mansion in the sky!

June 19, 2017

Dallas Rodgers

We'll miss you Tully! Loved your zest for life and your love of people. May God bring comfort to family and friends in this time of loss. I'm sure you're smiling down from a beautiful heavenly fairway where no one hooks or slices!
In Loving memory, Dallas Rodgers

June 19, 2017

Andrew Adams

My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the Dawson family.

June 19, 2017

We share your sorrow and want you to know you have our love and support.
Love, Lawton and Betty

June 18, 2017

Wilson

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

June 18, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

June 18, 2017

Richard Johnston

June 18, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences during this difficult time.

June 17, 2017

Cheryl Baer

Tully was such a wonderful person. Enjoyed many car-pool rides and "happy hours" on Friday afternoons with the gang in the car. Sandra, I'm so sorry for your loss. Much love, Cheryl Baer

June 17, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Woodstock Funeral Home

8855 Main Street, Woodstock, GA 30188

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21

Graveside service

3:00 p.m.

Dawson Cemetery

Shallowford Road, Marietta, FL

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8855 Main Street, Woodstock, GA 30188

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