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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It hurts my heart to see that you left us so young. Many a times you would tell me about the your dreams and hopes. Although you weren't able to achieve them all the biggest reward was getting a set of wings. I will always remember your charm and that smile. R.I.P
Dawson was not only my best friend but a brother to me. I miss him everyday. His smile lit up my world and I'll never forget him. He will forever be in my heart and memory and I'll make sure my kids know that Dawson would have been their friend too. I wish this had never happened. He had a bright future ahead of him. I love Dawson with all my heart. Rest easy lil bro. You may not have been my blood brother but your definitely my brother by choice. I love you baby bro. Fly high man. Rest easy sweet angel🔯🔱
Hey Dawson it's your little sister Tay. I miss you everyday people say I cannot consider you my brother and that messes with my head. I can't believe you're gone this fast I miss you everyday Dawson I watched you grow up I watched you become the amazing person that you become I've known you my whole life you was my you wasn't just my brother you was my best friend my protector and now I don't have you anymore I cry everyday knowing and realizing you're not going to come back it hurts your funeral destroyed me the most but at least I was able to say goodbye but I do miss you Dawson I miss you more than anything there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you or miss you because damn it's a struggle not having you and I realize nowadays I'm not going to be able to call you again your last words to me was like I love you Sissy forever and always and just hearing you say that I broke my heart at the same time I felt like I was going to lose you now this happens I would do anything to bring me back Dawson I wish you were still here right now and I'm not going to lie I wish heaven had visiting hours because I would ask if I could take you home but I know what they would say so I'm going to live life like you told me and do it on my own but Dawson Timothy whisenat live long Dawson forever 18 live long in the gangster paradise Dawson whisanat I love you... -Taeya your younger sister
I miss you so much n it hurts me that ur gone n ur forever my world i love u forever now u may rest in peace forever Dawson world 💔🕊️
We all love you Dawson it’s still don’t feel that your gone you didn’t deserve that shit man everyone finna keep yo name live forever it’s always finna be yo world your missed by everyone dawsonnnnnnn
Dawson I love you brother you were my big brother and my support my protecter but you weren't just that your were way more you may not have been family by blood but you are definitely my family by heart i choice you as my family I miss you Bubba and I love you Bubba RIP Bubba you will forever be in my heart and thoughts I'm sorry this all happened to you i wish it never happened to you Bubba you never deserved any of this rest in peace fly high big brother I love you so much and will forever and always love you🫶🏻❤️🩹🕊❤️