Albert Dawson, Jr.

Grovetown, GA - Albert Dawson Jr. was born on April 6, 1961, in Aiken, South Carolina. On September 28, 2026, Albert peacefully returned to eternal rest.

Albert spent his younger years growing up in Long Island and Queens, New York. As an adult, he returned to Aiken, South Carolina, to be with his beloved grandmother, the late Mollie Jennings, whom he cherished dearly.

Albert attended Aiken Technical College and continued to build a life centered around family, faith, friendship, and service. He was a devoted member of Quest Church, where he served as part of the Audio/Visual and Lights Team, using his time and talents to serve his church family. He was also a proud member of the Palmetto Elks Lodge #342, serving his community for over 30 years, where he formed lasting friendships and connections within his community.

Albert was deeply committed to giving back to his community through acts of service, volunteering at book drives in honor of his beloved granddaughter and extending compassion and kindness to those less fortunate.

Albert met the love of his life, Cynthia, and together they truly lived life.

Albert leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Cynthia Dawson; daughters, Chanel Burden and Chasity Foster (Christopher Foster); and his grandchildren, Chauncey Burden Foster, Trent Foster, Jaden Foster, Makaelis Foster, Selah Foster, and Evie Foster.

He is also survived by his sisters, Evita Dawson and Sharon Dawson McElveen (Victor McElveen); aunts, Regina McClain (Glenn McClain) and Mary Hines; and uncle, Clarence Butler (Teresa Butler).

He leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews. As well as beloved great- nieces and great- nephews.

He also leaves behind many cousins, relatives, friends, church family, and loved ones.

Albert was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Gloria Jean Dawson; his father, Albert Dawson Sr.; his grandmother, Mollie Jennings; his son, Demetrius “Raeford” Dawson; and his granddaughter, Shaylin Foster.

The funeral service will be held Monday, October 5, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at Quest Church with Rev. John Kenney and Rev. Dusty Wammack officiating. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends for a visitation on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com