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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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
We are going to miss you so much sweet boy , I remember us always being excited when you an your brother was at grandmas to play with us an when we would run around the trailer park with all the other kids . I wish you could have met my daughter , she would have loved you ! We love you Dawson #forever18 🩵
Fly high brother you will always be missed and will never be forgotten. I love you brother rest easy
Still feels so unreal. Dawson buddy you are going to be missed so very deeply. You are and will forever be loved. We love and miss you 😢
Toot Toot, May god give you the biggest and brightest wings so you can fly high. Watching over everyone until we all see you again. Although you're gone your spirit will live on with everyone you will be missed we love you. FLY HIGH TOOT TOOT! Love ya, Calvin, Savanna and Elijiah