Clifton "Cliff" Clyde and Nondus (Lowe) Dawson

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Cliff is remembered by his family as
...a hard worker who taught the children to work
...proud of his kids and helped them with their arithmetic
...Christmas treats he provided
...finding money for school books
...loud singing that might be heard by those in the nearby town of Ford
...creating hand shadows on the wall with his fingers for entertainment
...making biscuits

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Excerpts from A TRIBUTE TO DAD written by Eileen Dawson Rollins at the time of Cliff's death. . .

On November 5, 1887, a small bundle from Heaven was delivered into the care of I. M. and Allie Dawson. On this day Cliff Dawson began what was to be a long, long and sometimes wearisome journey. The gift was nurtured in, and early taught, of recognizing the importance of the things of God.

Always there have been children richer in the world's meaningless goods, but there were never ones more loved or whose father was more proud.

To his seven children were born 14 grandchildren, who in turn have presented their grandparents with 12 great-grandchildren.

...The sun is setting now and has nearly slipped beyond the horizon. And now the care so diligently lavished on us, your children, can be returned. Many times now, Dad it seems you are going to slip away, but you seem to say, "Just a little longer, Lord. My family may need me yet another time."

And now the journey is ended.....the hand of God beckons you to come through the Portals of Glory. "And please, Dad, we will be so anxious for a big reunion, won't you meet us at the Gate?"