Mr. John Wilson Dawsey, age 86, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Born in Aynor, SC he was the son of the late James Wilson and Maida Culbertson Dawsey. He earned his BS Degree from Clemson University and his Masters and EDS degree from Appalachian State. Mr. Dawsey was a huge Clemson Tiger Fan and enjoyed going to the football games. He was a dedicated advocate for public education. Mr. Dawsey was the first principal at Midland Elementary School and served as the Superintendent of the Horry County School District, Chairman of the Horry County Higher Education Commission, and Mayor of Aynor. He was also a recipient of the Order of the Palmetto. Mr. Dawsey was predeceased by a daughter, Cissy Dawsey Moorhead, a son, Robert Ford Dawsey, and three sisters. In addition to his wife of 65 years, Mrs. Barbara Ford Dawsey, he is survived by three sons, Johnny Dawsey of Conway, Tim Dawsey of Galivants Ferry, Joe Dawsey of Athens, Ga., one son-in-law, David Moorhead of Pawleys Island, one sister, Jean White of Columbia, nine grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICE

Funeral services for Mr. Dawsey will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday April 11, 2017 at Aynor United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joyce Murphy and Rev. Johnny Jenerette officiating.

BURIAL

Burial will follow at Aynor Cemetery.

VISITATION

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

MEMORIALS

Donations can be made in Mr. Dawsey's memory to the Aynor United Methodist Church, PO Box 348 Aynor, SC 29511 or to the Epworth Children's Home, PO Box 50466 Columbia, SC 29250.