Dawson Lee Netherton, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023 at the age of 91 in his hometown of Cookeville, Tennessee. Born on December 7, 1931 to the late Robert Fain Netherton and Alice Carrie Ray, Dawson lived a life characterized by selflessness, faith, and a strong work ethic.
Dawson was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 59 years: Edith Eudene Moody Netherton; his daughter: Linda Dianne Netherton; sisters: Millie Wall, Veleda Bennett, Velma Eldridge, and Vivian Riddle; and by brothers: Charlie Netherton, Bob Netherton and Vaden Netherton.
He leaves behind his son: David Netherton and wife Carol; four grandchildren: Michael (Sarah) Netherton, Staci (Craig) Eggleton, Michael (Marisa) Borden, Marianne (Andy) Harrell; and 11 great-grandchildren, Alexis and Cole Eggleton, David, Lydia, Susanna and Abigail Netherton, Hadley, Jude and Savannah Borden, and Hannon and Annie Hale Harrell.
Dawson was a hardworking and skilled electrician and TV repairman at Tennessee Tech. He was also a handy man, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
In his free time, Dawson enjoyed playing golf and bowling. He was an active member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and later attended First Baptist Church in Cookeville. Dawson's faith was a cornerstone of his life, and he was passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. He dedicated much of his time to outreach efforts through the First Baptist Church, touching the lives of many in his community.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 4th at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Private family interment was held Monday, June 5th at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Dawson was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 59 years: Edith Eudene Moody Netherton; his daughter: Linda Dianne Netherton; sisters: Millie Wall, Veleda Bennett, Velma Eldridge, and Vivian Riddle; and by brothers: Charlie Netherton, Bob Netherton and Vaden Netherton.
He leaves behind his son: David Netherton and wife Carol; four grandchildren: Michael (Sarah) Netherton, Staci (Craig) Eggleton, Michael (Marisa) Borden, Marianne (Andy) Harrell; and 11 great-grandchildren, Alexis and Cole Eggleton, David, Lydia, Susanna and Abigail Netherton, Hadley, Jude and Savannah Borden, and Hannon and Annie Hale Harrell.
Dawson was a hardworking and skilled electrician and TV repairman at Tennessee Tech. He was also a handy man, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
In his free time, Dawson enjoyed playing golf and bowling. He was an active member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and later attended First Baptist Church in Cookeville. Dawson's faith was a cornerstone of his life, and he was passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. He dedicated much of his time to outreach efforts through the First Baptist Church, touching the lives of many in his community.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 4th at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Private family interment was held Monday, June 5th at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Dawson Lee Netherton, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023 at the age of 91 in his hometown of Cookeville, Tennessee. Born on December 7, 1931 to the late Robert Fain Netherton and Alice Carrie Ray, Dawson lived a life characterized by selflessness, faith, and a strong work ethic.
Dawson was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 59 years: Edith Eudene Moody Netherton; his daughter: Linda Dianne Netherton; sisters: Millie Wall, Veleda Bennett, Velma Eldridge, and Vivian Riddle; and by brothers: Charlie Netherton, Bob Netherton and Vaden Netherton.
He leaves behind his son: David Netherton and wife Carol; four grandchildren: Michael (Sarah) Netherton, Staci (Craig) Eggleton, Michael (Marisa) Borden, Marianne (Andy) Harrell; and 11 great-grandchildren, Alexis and Cole Eggleton, David, Lydia, Susanna and Abigail Netherton, Hadley, Jude and Savannah Borden, and Hannon and Annie Hale Harrell.
Dawson was a hardworking and skilled electrician and TV repairman at Tennessee Tech. He was also a handy man, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
In his free time, Dawson enjoyed playing golf and bowling. He was an active member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and later attended First Baptist Church in Cookeville. Dawson's faith was a cornerstone of his life, and he was passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. He dedicated much of his time to outreach efforts through the First Baptist Church, touching the lives of many in his community.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 4th at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Private family interment was held Monday, June 5th at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
Dawson was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 59 years: Edith Eudene Moody Netherton; his daughter: Linda Dianne Netherton; sisters: Millie Wall, Veleda Bennett, Velma Eldridge, and Vivian Riddle; and by brothers: Charlie Netherton, Bob Netherton and Vaden Netherton.
He leaves behind his son: David Netherton and wife Carol; four grandchildren: Michael (Sarah) Netherton, Staci (Craig) Eggleton, Michael (Marisa) Borden, Marianne (Andy) Harrell; and 11 great-grandchildren, Alexis and Cole Eggleton, David, Lydia, Susanna and Abigail Netherton, Hadley, Jude and Savannah Borden, and Hannon and Annie Hale Harrell.
Dawson was a hardworking and skilled electrician and TV repairman at Tennessee Tech. He was also a handy man, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.
In his free time, Dawson enjoyed playing golf and bowling. He was an active member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and later attended First Baptist Church in Cookeville. Dawson's faith was a cornerstone of his life, and he was passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. He dedicated much of his time to outreach efforts through the First Baptist Church, touching the lives of many in his community.
Funeral services were held Sunday, June 4th at the Cookeville chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home. Private family interment was held Monday, June 5th at Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.
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