Robert Holton Dawson, 81, of Midland passed away on August 24, 2018.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2801 North Garfield Street, Midland, Texas 79705.Bob was born on January 1, 1937 in Corsicana, Texas, to Athol A. and Bonnie Dawson. He married the love of his life, Fran, on June 1, 1957 in Canton, Texas. In 1962, the couple moved to Midland. Bob and Fran had one son, Bob Dawson, Jr., and two grandchildren, Geoffrey Dawson and Ellie Dawson.Bob served the community, both as a shareholder at Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson, P.C., and through his work for many organizations he cared about.He is survived by his wife, Fran; his son, Bob; his grandchildren, Geoffrey and Ellie; and his sister-in-law, Jewel Murphrey.He is preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Oma M. Dawson; his brother and sister-in-law, Athol A. and Joan Dawson; and his brother-in-law, James Murphrey.The family would like to express their gratitude to Robert A. Vogel, M.D., Michael J. Dragun, M.D., David Watkins, M.D., and the nurses, PCAs, and other employees of Midland Memorial Hospital and Hospice of Midland who cared for Bob in his last illness.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Midland, Gifts of Hope, Inc., or Grace Presbyterian Church.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,
