Dawson Timothy Whisenant, 18, of Morganton, NC, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord in heaven on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Born on August 22, 2007 in Burke County, he was the son of Timothy Floyd Whisenant and Kristen Lynn Patton (Justin).
Dawson was a bubbly young man who was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his parents, those left to cherish his memory include his brother, Austin Raymond Whisenant; grandparents, Bill and Donna Patton; maternal grandmother, Lois Smith; paternal grandmother, Carol Whisenant; uncles, Brian Whisenant (Kim) and Andrew Whisenant (Judy); aunt, Lena Moody (Cecil); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.
Dawson was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Raymond Whisenant; and maternal grandparents, Harold and Linda Patton.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home and burial will follow at Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery on Dysartsville Road.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Hey Bubba, I just wanna say thank you for the life you gave me. Thank you for the friendship you gave me. Thank you for everything you gave me even if we didn’t talk that much. It’s still the friendship that counted and I know my birthday is next week and I really wish you were here to see it. I’m gonna be turning 22. I know your mom is devastating. I’m devastated everybody’s devastated for what happened just know we will always take revenge for the enemies that hurt you and every single day ever time a song that comes out reminds me of you. I start breaking down because of them light you brought into everyone’s life just stay strong up there Bubba and you got one of my friends and my grandpa up there with you right now on my side just fly high bubba I love you, Bubs
Rip lil bro. Now u ain't suffering no more. Fly high my boy
It's almost 5 months bubba. I look after Austin just like you would as a younger brother. But he's not doing okay. He talks about you all the time baby bro. I can't believe they did this to you bubba. You had a whole life to live man. I found the girl of my dreams bubba her name is Jean and shes 21 and she's only 4 hours away from me. She came in my life when I wasn't looking for love and now I can't get enough of it bubba Dawson. I love you so much. I got a chain with your picture in it just to remember you bubba. You always knew how to make me smile. But remember this Bible verse. John 3-16 "for God so lived the world that whoever believeth in him shall not perish but have eternal life through Christ" your still alive in our hearts bubba. We haven't forgotten you. Rest easy my baby brother. I love you.
you passed away 149 days ago ur death date is 05.19.2026 i miss you so much these past 149 days been hard... i miss you my love
hey bby dawson, i meant can. not cant sorry bby but i miss you...
hi.. Dawson its your Lil sister Taeya i miss you so much i cry all the time wishing you cant come back i miss you more then anything words can describe how much i miss you and think about you its not easy knowing that your not ever coming back i cant believe your gone forever i pray i see you on the other side someday now i have to live life the way you taught me bubba Dawson i wish you was still here with us its not the same without you i looked up to you i celebrate you everyday my love.. even tho your no longer here with us in this world i know your shining brightly up in heaven and i know your at peace and i miss you deeply we will keep your memory alive and someday we will meet again i promise imma run to you in heaven i miss you more and more everyday and thank you for making the sky pretty for us we will never forget you i hope you rest easy my heart hurts without you you didnt deserve any of this bs this bs stresses me out bc i lost you for ever my heart feels empty theres a hole in my heart that cant be fixed ever again it feels like eternity since i had you here with me you was only 18.. now i have to keep walking this world alone..... i cant i need you dawson..... its been 5 months already im turning 17 soon bubba dawson my birthday is next sunday ill be 17... i miss your hugs ur laugh everything my heart hurts for you i cant believe william, heathen, scooter, cold hearted, killed you and shot you.. all over a female we will meet again someday i promise my love i cant i need your hugs so bad right now i cant do this without you i will keep your name alive and i will always scream L.L.D
I miss u so much bubba and thank for making the world beautiful up there for us
Today, I celebrate you, my dear friend, even though you're no longer here with us in this world. I know you're shining brightly in heaven, and I believe you're at peace, surrounded by love and light. On your birthday, I remember the moments we shared, the laughter, the kindness, and the friendship that meant so much to me. Though I miss you deeply, I take comfort in knowing that you are in a better place, watching over us with a smile.Happy birthday in heaven, my friend. May your soul be filled with joy, and may we continue to carry your memory in our hearts always. Until we meet again, rest peacefully, knowing you are loved and missed dearly.