Jon S. Dawson

Jon Steven Dawson, 68, of Clarksville, IN passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. Jon was born on June 5, 1956, to Ronald and Virginia Dawson in Ireland Hospital, Fort Knox, KY. He was the oldest of 5 children. Jon is survived by his wife, Brenda (Niehaus) Dawson; sons, Ron Dawson (Kim) and Nick Dawson, daughter, Shannon Heacox (Kyle); stepdaughters, Sara Elmore (Thomas) and Renee Davis (Micah); mother, Lois Virginia (Stevens) Dawson; brothers, Zack and Clay Dawson; sisters, Val Vertrees and Kelly Setser; and grandchildren, Alex Stigger, Emmie Elmore, Landon Davis, Logan Davis, and Audrey Davis. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald L. Dawson. Jon attended Indian Trail Elementary School, Jeffersontown High School, and Western KY University. Jon was an umpire for 10 years with the KY Baseball Umpires Association and 20 years with the United States Slow Pitch Softball Association and the American Softball Association. He worked as an official for high school football for 36 years with the Kentuckiana Football Officials Association, in college football for 13 years for the NAIA Mid-South Conference, and for U of L Football as a member of the Chain Crew for 15 years. Most recently, he worked on the ACC's sidelines as the Media Liaison (Red Hat) between the producer and on-field game officials. Jon joined the Boy Scouts as an adult leader in 1987 and has continued to serve in various roles. Leadership positions include Den Leader, Cubmaster, Scoutmaster, District Commissioner, Committee Chairman, Venture Crew Advisor, and Camp Master. He was selected to facilitate a Key Three Conference held at Philmont Scout Reservation and was able to return to Philmont several years later to lead a ten-day backpacking trek. He was still serving as a Camp Master for the Boy Scouts of America. Jon was an active member of the Kosair Shrine Temple of Louisville in which he was very proud to be a Past Potentate (2022). He was also a member of Jeffersontown Masonic Lodge #744 as well as Scottish Rite Valley of Louisville. He was known as Sir Knight Jon S. Dawson, Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery of the KY Knights Templar, from 2024-2025. Jon will have a Masonic Rose Croix service at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, at Owen Funeral Home-Jeffersontown, 9318 Taylorsville Rd. with a funeral service to follow. The visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Monday at Owen Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made to: https://www.kosair.org/donate-now

Jon S. Dawson

June 5, 1956 - January 5, 2025