Tony 'Popsie' Dawson, of Hutchinson, 78, died June 8, 2017, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born January 21, 1939, in Houstonia, MO, the son of William and Kathryn Shepherd. Tony was a 1957 graduate of Hutchinson High School. After 44 years of service, he retired from Morton Salt Co. in 2006.

'Popsie' had a passion for grilling and smoking meats, hunting and fishing, spending quality time with family and grandkids, playing guitar, and loved spending every sunny day at the Kansas State Fair.

On February 10, 1962, Tony married Patricia Ann 'Pat' Butts in Hutchinson. She survives.

Other survivors include: children, Tim Dawson and wife Beth of Hutchinson, Kelley Unruh and husband Duane of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Tanner Dawson of Wichita, Lindsey Unruh of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Dorothy Dawson of Houstonia, MO; cousin, Virginia Sue Fulgium of Hutchinson.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; six brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at Elliott Mortuary Chapel, Hutchinson, with Pastor Bart Horton presiding. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House or Grace Bible Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.