Dawson Eugene Johnson, age 87 of Dyersburg, TN passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at West TN Healthcare - Dyersburg Hospital.

He was born on April 22, 1936 in Dyersburg, TN to the late Lindell & Mildred Pike Johnson. Dawson was the owner of the original Johnson Motor Company on St. John Ave for many years. He enjoyed fixing up and tinkering with old cars and been known to build multiple race cars and dune buggies. He was a member of the Forked Deer Car Club and Big D CB Club for over 50 years. Dawson enjoyed riding for wheelers and was known as a master fabricator who could fix or put anything together. He will be remembered for loving life and living it to the fullest. Dawson proudly served his country in the United States Army.

The family will receive visitors from 11:00 until 12:45 on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Dyersburg Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery conducted by Bro. Mike Millner.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ruby Faye Johnson of Dyersburg, TN; one son, Darrin Johnson (Tracy) of Dyersburg, TN; one daughter, Dianne Laymen of Evanston, WY; one sister, Jessie Scott (Lloyd) of Finley, TN; eight grandchildren, Justin Johnson (Melissa), Brent Johnson, Kelsie Johnson, Michelle Borum, Jeremy Masters (Emiley), Jessica Clark (Justin), Pat Jernigan and Aaron Brezinski (Cassie); fifteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Ann McGlaughlin; two brothers, Billy Wayne and L.S. Johnson; and two sisters, Earline Drake and Oletia Simpson.

Honoring Dawson as pallbearers will be family and friends.

Dyersburg Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Dawson Johnson. Online condolences can be made to the family at dyersburgfuneralhome.net.