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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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🫶🏻❤️🩹🕊❤️
In the quiet moments, we feel your absence, Dawson, yet we also feel your presence in the gentle whispers of the wind and the warmth of the sunlight. Heaven has gained a shining star who illuminated our lives with kindness, laughter, and love. Though our hearts ache to hold you again, we find comfort knowing you are free from pain, watching over us with a peaceful smile. Your spirit remains forever etched in our souls, guiding us through darkness and reminding us of the beauty of a life well-lived. Until we are reunited, we carry your love with us, forever and always.
You're very loved an will forever be missed 🌹💐
Hey Dawson I already miss you so much you had the biggest heart and loved everyone mawmaw wishes she could trade places with you I'm so sorry I can't I know that you believed in God because me and you had talked about it the plans was you was going to come stay the night with mawmaw on Saturdays and you was going to go the church with me but you left before we even got to do that 😭💔there was several things we was going to do I love you so much Dawson you have so many people that loves you go rest easy now Dawson justice will be served you can bet on that because God is in control. Gone but never forgotten Forever 18 ♥️
Dawson whisenant you are going to be missed so bad if mawmaw could take your place I would do it in a heartbeat I'm so sorry I can't just know mawmaw loves you very very much and mawmaw is praying that you get justice I love you Dawson until we meet again rest easy sweetie Gone but never forgotten For ever 18 love mawmaw
Losing you so young has left all of us heartbroken. At just 18 years old, you had so much life ahead of you and brought so much laughter, love, and light to the people around you. You will always be remembered for the memories you gave us and the impact you made in such a short time. Rest easy Dawson, you will forever be missed and forever loved. #forever 18