Larry Dawkins

Larry Dawkins, 56, of Dothan, AL, passed away peacefully at his home on February 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on August 26, 1958 to Juanita Eutsey of Clio, AL and the late David Dawkins.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry T. Hood officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Robert Byrd directing. The family will receive friends from 12-1:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Surviving relatives include his companion Shanette Fluellen; two daughters, Julia Dawkins, Ozark, AL and Cori Burleson, Andalusia, AL; two loving grandchildren, Karis Flowers and Kamia Eutsey, Ozark, AL; two brothers, Billy Dawkins, Clio, AL and Franklin Kari Dawkins, Oxnard, CA; one niece, six nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins.

Larry was a graduate of Troy University, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance. He was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Larry was employed at Bondy’s Ford Lincoln for 20 years. Bondy’s was his home away from home. He loved the people that he worked with and worked for.  He was very passionate about his work.

Larry was an avid Alabama Football Fan who loved the excitement of the game. He enjoyed lounging on the patio with his cat Sam, working in the yard in hopes that his grass looked better than the neighbors and spending time with friends and family.

While his time with us was shortened, his family and friends take solace in the fact that he lived each day to its fullest. He always had a smile on his face.

A special thanks to Gentiva Hospice for their compassion and care.