Spencer Eugene Dawson
March 1, 1938 - December 6, 2017
Spencer E. Dawson, 79, of Benicia passed away Wednesday, December 6th in a local hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Bakersfield and has been a Benicia resident for the past 20 years. Spencer was a paratrooper with the United States Army from 1959-1962 and a longtime member of the V.F.W. Spencer worked as a tour bus driver for many years and was also an actor in Southern California for many years when he was younger. He was known as the Karaoke King on Friday nights at the Vet’s Hall in Benicia and was a huge fan of the 49ers. He is survived by his children Doug(Loretta) Dawson, Ean Dawson and Christy Dawson-Montgomery and his grandchildren Julian, Jovanah & Karissa Dawson, Jason (Amanda) Perry and Jennifer (Matt) McCamish. Graveside services with military honors will be held 11:30 a.m., Thursday, January 11th at Sacramento Valley National cemetery. Memorial services will be held 4-8 p.m., Saturday, January 20th at the Benicia Veterans Hall. Please visit the online tribute at www.passalacquafuneralchapel.com
Spencer E. Dawson, 79, of Benicia passed away Wednesday, December 6th in a local hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Bakersfield and has been a Benicia resident for the past 20 years. Spencer was a paratrooper with the United... View Obituary & Service Information