Mr. Leslie B. Dawes
May 3, 1973 - August 24, 2021
Leslie B. Dawes, 48, of Almyra passed away August 24, 2021. He was born May 3, 1973, in Stuttgart to Jerry and Shelby Campbell Dawes. He was a member of Big LaGrue Missionary Baptist Church. Leslie loved to play the piano and garden. He could make almost anything grow! Leslie was preceded in death by an infant son, Benjamin Dawes, and his father-in-law, Benny Gonzales. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Jody Gonzales Dawes; three children Nicholas, Matthew, and Katie Dawes; his parents Jerry and Shelby Dawes; brother Randy Dawes all of Almyra; sister Sheila Smith of Clarendon; his mother-in-law Linda Gonzales; and a host of other family and friends. Leslie loved the Lord, and his family is comforted knowing that he is in heaven. Funeral services will be 2:00 Friday, August 27 at Essex Funeral Home with burial in Gillett Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Leslie and Benjamin Dawes Band Fund, c/o Southern Bancorp, P.O. Box 511, DeWitt, AR 7204.
Leslie B. Dawes, 48, of Almyra passed away August 24, 2021. He was born May 3, 1973, in Stuttgart to Jerry and Shelby Campbell Dawes. He was a member of Big LaGrue Missionary Baptist Church. Leslie loved to play the piano and garden. He... View Obituary & Service Information