Gordon E. Dawkins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gordon E. Dawkins Sr., 88 of Fairway, Kansas passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at The Heritage of Overland Park surrounded by his family. He was born on April 11, 1931 in Friendship, TN the son of Reynolds and LaVerne Dawkins. On April 14, 1949 he married the love of his life, Winifred "Winnie" Dawkins in Harrison, Arkansas. Ten years after their marriage they began their journey to California to start their own ministry. There they spent six years building the ministry until moving with one hundred members to the Kansas City area. In Kansas City he began Oak Grove Assembly in Roeland Park which he lead until his recent retirement. Gordon dedicated his life to the church, to serving God, and touched many lives during his sixty years of ministry. He spent his free time reading the bible and studying theology to deepen his knowledge. He is now living his life motto and God's promise that "The Best is Yet to Come". Gordon is preceded in death by his parents Reynolds and LaVerne; a brother Jack Dawkins; and a granddaughter, Angela White. He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Winnie; children Gordon Dawkins Jr. of Plano, TX and Joyce Thiessan and husband Gary of Nixa, MO; and granddaughter Melissa Vollenweider and husband Doug of Prarie Village, KS; and great granddaughters Chloe and Gillian Vollenweider. A visitation will be held from 12:00-1:00 P.M. Monday, November 11, 2019 with funeral services beginning at 1:00 P.M. at Oak Grove Assembly (4740 Mohawk Dr, Roeland Park, KS 66205) with Pastor Mike Griffin officiating. Burial will follow at the Maple Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to Ascend Hospice or a charity of your choice in his name.

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Gordon E. Dawkins

April 11, 1931 - November 6, 2019