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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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
We are going to miss you sweet boy, you had so much more life to live and so much more time to give. Rest easy sweet boy,until we meet again... Love ,Aunt Judy Uncle Drew
Dawson this so hard to except. We both wish that we could turn back the hands of time and do more help more. I will always remember your laugh and the way you would look up at me. Fly High and I will keep you in my prayers you will always be on my mind. Love Always, Philip Hux
