Gilbert D. “Blackie” Dawson, 70, of Hutchinson, died Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Wichita, KS. He was born December 2, 1945, in Oakley, KS, to Gilbert and Dorothy (Schwarz) Dawson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his son Brenden (Charla) Dawson, of Wichita; grandson, Jax Dawson; brothers, Dennis (Connie) and Marvin (Nancy) and sisters, Elaine Fentress and Ferol (Frank) Powers.
Visitation is 4-8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley. Memorials are suggested to Shriners Children’s Hospital in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. Information or condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com