Dawson R. Brown

Dawson "Mike" R. Brown, 84, of the Lehighton Senior High Rise, passed away Monday morning, January 29, 2018, at St. Luke's Hospital - Gnaden Huetten Memorial Campus, Lehighton, Pennsylvania.  He was the husband of the late Alice B. (Bohar) Brown, who passed in 2009.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late William H. and Leona (Fronheiser) Brown.

Dawson was a 1951 graduate of the Lehighton High School.  An Air Force Veteran of Korea, he served his country honorably as a medic in the 3rd Tac Hospital, reaching the rank of A/1C (P).  He was a member of Lehighton Lodge #621 F. and A.M. Dawson, was a past Commander, Gold Legion Member, Korean Lastman's Club, of the American Legion Post #314, Lehighton.  Dawson served as the 30th District Commander, Sergeant at Arms, and the Eastern Vice Commander, Department of Pennsylvania American Legion.  He was a life member of the Lehighton Volunteer Fire Company.

Survivors: Brother, Richard and wife Dorothy Brown of Lehighton.  Nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by sisters, Frances and Phyllis, and brothers, Lamont, and Blaine.

Services: Services are at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements are by Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 137 Fairview Street, Lehighton, PA 18235.  Online Condolences: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: May be made in his memory to the Carbon County Friends of Animals, 77 W. 13th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229.