Bud Dawson of Port Richie FL (formerly of Lafayette), passed away at home on Monday, December 14, 2015. Bud was born January 7, 1936 to the late Theodore and Cleon Dawson of Lafayette. Bud graduated from Jefferson High School in 1954. On May 16, 1956 he married Lois M. (Gushwa) Dawson. After retirement he worked at Edwood Glen Golf course, and several courses in the Port Richie area. He was a member of the Eagles and Moose of Lafayette. Bud enjoyed pitching horseshoes and gardening but his favorite pass time was playing, watching and talking golf. He also cherished spending time with his family and friends. Always with a smile on his face he never knew a stranger. Surviving along with his wife are three children, Debbie Davis (husband Charlie), Ted Dawson (wife Janet) and Donna Ellison (husband Mark). Sister Janice Rubright of Lafayette and Brother Donald Dawson of Muncie, 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Bud was preceded in death by two sisters Judy Dawson Junkins and Jeanette Rubright. Celebration of his life will be held on Monday December 28 th at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd., Lafayette, IN. Visitation will be from 10-12 in the morning with services following. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Gulfside Regional Hospice 7210 Beacon Woods Drive. Hudson Fl. 34667.