Donzell Dawkins, Sr.

Our beloved Husband, Father, and Brother, Donzell Dawkins Sr., passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 65 years. Donzell Dawkins Sr. was born September 27, 1956, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Clyde and Lillie Mae Dawkins. Donzell married Kay Chester, and they raised a niece’s son, “CJ.” Donzell was a member of Candlelight Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He loved the Lord. His words were “I’m in God’s hands and I won’t let go of it because God’s been so good to me,” and he would always say, “if the Lord wills.” Donzell would always call his children and tell them to pray and read the Bible. He would also say “I am not afraid of death, “sis,” because I know where I’m going. I am not ready, but God knows best.” Donzell leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Kay Dawkins; three sons, Donzell Dawkins Jr, Andrae Dawkins, and Charles Crisp Jr; stepchildren, Yahonna Chester, and Michael (Marie) Chester; four grandchildren, Andrea Dawkins, Danika Fox, Dreaven Dawkins, and Jordan Leser; one sister, Margaret (Louis) McGee; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins including special cousin, Robert Dawkins, and great-nephew, Ken'ron Andrew; five sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; many other relatives and friends; special friend, Shonda Bates; and the neighborhood family. Donzell was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lillie Mae Dawkins; four brothers, Larry, JC, Tommy, and Terry Dawkins; one sister, Carriette Whitehead, and one granddaughter, Ava Fox. We are going to miss him, but our memory of a wonderful husband, father, and brother will always be in our hearts.

View Funeral Webcast