Funeral service for Theodore Thomas Dawkins, 63 yrs., a resident of Jackfish Drive & formerly of Stanaird Creek, Andros, who died on 23rd February, 2012, will be held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Farrington Road, on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Wilton Strachan. Interment follows in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.
Looking forward to that glorious sunrise are: His loving wife of thirty- eight (38) years Muriel Dawkins, two (2) devoted children Theon Theodore Dawkins and Atiya Smith. One (1) son-in-law Makarios Smith and one (1) prospective daughter-in-law Shaniqua Riley.
Two (2) surviving brothers Herbert Dawkins Jr. of Riviera Beach Florida, Samuel Lester Dawkins of Freeport, Grand Bahama, Robert and Roscoe Dawkins ( pre-deceased), Two (2) sisters Deaconess Malvenia Porter-Williams and Reverend Vyreen Bain (Principal, Stafford Creek Primary), Four (4) brother in laws: Vincent Albury, Dr. Huntley and Bertcut Christie and Deacon Irvin Bain. Five (5) sister- in- laws Marjorie Albury, Lerhlean and Lavan Christie, Claudine and Deloris Dawkins.
Nephews: Dr. Bert Williams of Baltimore, Maryland, Wilton and Herbert Antonio, Robert Williams of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, Brian Williams of Abraham's Bay, Mayaguana, Henry, Hubert, Herbert and Lester Dawkins, Leading Mechanic Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) George Lightfoot, Dr. Kirk Christie, Kendrick, Miguel, Cleon, Deon, Philip Jr. D'Caprio, and D'angelo Christie, Jhvon and Shawn Albury.
Nieces: Elsiemae Mackey of Staniard Creek, Andros, Veronica Sweeting of Mastic Point, Andros, Donnalee Rowell of Ocala, Florida, Wendy Forbes, Elaine Williams, Monique and Leslie Dawkins, Carla Lightfoot of Lower Bogue, Eleuthera, Candice and Tameka Lightfoot, Pamela, Krystle, Phillippa, Apryl, Phaedra, Christine, Victoria and Bertica Christie, Karla and Simone Albury. 22 grandnephews, 23 grandnieces.
Numerous Cousins including: Hon. Desmond Bannister-Minister of Education, Richard, Dudley and Thomas Smith, Lewis Dawkins, Sidney, John, Joshua and Caleb Lightbourne, Christopher, Shadrack and Alphonso Johnson, Freddy Munnings, Min. Roselda Woodside, Inez Knowles, Pearl Neely, Joyce Bannister, Olga Rolle, Margaret Cash, Barbara Jean Dawkins, China Ferguson, Gloria Johnson, Simeon and Willie Dawkins.
Numerous Relatives & Friends including: Hon. Byron Woodside, Lester Frith, Arthur Sweeting, Hansel Johnson, B. Andrews, Rev. Harrington Frazier Sr., Willard Barr, Jerome Brown, Rev. Dr. Iffill & Evang. Judy Russell & Family, Willamae Riley, Carlise Davis & Family, Brenda Riley & family, John Manson, Charles, Bursel, Glen, Lloyd, Barry and Leslie Riley, Mias Johnson & Family, Sheena Johnson & Family, Rev. Dr. Wilton Strachan & Family, Rev. Terrance G. Morrison, Rev. Arthur Peet and Family, Ellis & Naomi Whyms, Rev. Janneth Marshall & Family, Evang. Angela Jones & Family, Timothy, Matthew, Rupert and Roger Johnson, Elizabeth Hanna & Family, Thomas & Thelma Porter & Family, Joyce Sands & Family, Wilfred Johnson & Family, The Dawkins families of Cat Island, Andros, and Eleuthera, The Moxey family of Calabash Bay, Andros, the entire Peet Family, The Christie and Treco Families of Nicoll's Town, Andros, the entire settlements of Staniard Creek and Nicholl's Town, Andros, The Mt. Moriah Church Family, the administration, staff and students of Stafford Creek Primary, Queen's College, Abraham's Bay High School, Harbour Island All Age School; the staff of Doctor's Hospital and as many friends and relatives that are too numerous to mention.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte's Funeral Home, Market Street, from 10-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
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