John Dawson

William John Dawson Jr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born January 15, 1953, in Baton Rouge to William John Dawson Sr. and Madge Kenny Dawson.

John graduated from Catholic High in 1971 and went on to graduate from Louisiana State University. He was a real estate broker for many years, in which he retired from. In his younger years, John loved to spend time fishing and playing golf. He was an avid LSU fan and loved to grill while spending time with friends and family. With a welcoming smile and an open heart, he made friends everywhere he went. He loved his spouse, children and grandchildren dearly.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William John Dawson Sr. and Madge Kenny Dawson, and sister, Mary Ann Dawson.

He is survived by his spouse of 51 years, Bonnie Reaux Dawson; daughter, Jill Bercegeay (Joel); son, Bill Dawson (Brandy); sister, Donna Dawson; brother, David Dawson (Lisa); and grandchildren, Luke, Julia, and Avery Bercegeay.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette Ave in Baton Rouge, on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at the church beginning at 1:00 p.m. Inurnment will follow at Our Lady of Mercy Garden of Peace.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook and leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.