Johnny Paul Dawson, 72, of Mountain Grove, was born Aug. 17, 1953, at Valley Park, Mo. to John Richard Dawson and Doris Jean (Shelton) Dawson and died Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home.
He is survived by his wife Diana L.; a son, Rickey Dawson (Jessica) of Bendavis, Mo.; a daughter Deana Helums (Jamie) of Norwood; a daughter-in-law, Billie Dawson of Mountain Grove; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a brother, Carl Dawson (Debbie) of Mountain Grove; three sisters, Pat Naugle (Bill) of Mountain Grove, Pat Naugle (Bill) of Mountain Grove, Myra Karges (Jordan) of Mountain Grove, and Julie Dawson of Cabool.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Lone Star Cemetery at Mountain Grove. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove.
