Leonard “Len” Dawson, 73, of Harriman, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Methodist Medical Center. He was born August 29, 1952. Len was a retired carpenter and proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a man who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, especially bass fishing and watching spectator sports. He loved sports and enjoyed spending time with his family and those he held dear.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Cramer Dawson; his son, Robert Leedy and wife, Kristen, of Lebanon, Ohio; grandchildren, Kaitlyn and husband, Jaxson, of Wilmington, Ohio, and Hannah Leedy of Lebanon, Ohio; and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Ronnie Dawson and wife, Pamela, of Hamilton, Ohio, and Junior Dawson and wife, Rebekah, of Blanchester, Ohio; sisters, Kathy Compton and husband, Rick, of Wilmington, Ohio, and Bonnie Adae and husband, Ben, of Blanchester, Ohio; brothers-in-law, Roger Mills of Ten Mile and Mike Mills of Carlisle, Ohio; along with numerous other relatives and friends who will cherish his memory.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Dora Dawson, and his brother, Richard Dawson. Len will be remembered for his love of fishing, sports, family, and the many memories he made throughout his life. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Graveside service will be held 1:00 pm, Monday, August 17, 2026 at Poplar Springs Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Roane County Honor Guard. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is honored to serve the family of Leonard “Len” Dawson.