Lawrence Lee "Bo" Dawson, of Rockford departed this earthly life October 30, 2021. He was born July 12, 1956 in Bristol, Florida the son of  Charlene Rosalee Dawson.  Lawrence lived in Rockford since 1983 coming from Fort Riley, Kansas. He was employed over 15 years by the United State Postal Service before retiring. Lawrence was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Welcome Star Lodge #36 PHA  F& AM. Lawrence graduated from Liberty County High School in Bristol, FL., later to attend college in Tallahassee.

Lawrence leaves to cherish many loving memories,  companion of many years, Mary Thompson; daughter, Charlotte Thompson; step children, Keysha Johnson, William (Georgina) Whitfield, Kendra Horton, Robert (Kaytonna) Whitfield, Kenneth Johnson and Lee Thompson; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; four sisters, Lisa Dawson, Vicky Dawson, Patty Lawson, and Joann Dawson; brother Stanley Dawson; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, two sisters, Twilla and Barbara Dawson and brother, James Dawson.

Services will be held 12:00 noon Monday, November 8, 2021 at Soar Assembly 604 Salter Ave. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 . N. Johnston Ave.