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Dawson A. Rapp age 13, of Waynesburg, Kentucky passed from this life Sunday, September 21, 2025 in Waynesburg, Kentucky.
Dawson was born on January 12, 2012 to Bryan Rapp and Kristina Albertson in Scottsburg, Indiana.
He enjoyed playing football, basketball and baseball, listening to all types of music, swimming, and was definitely a “water dog”. He loved mowing grass, playing video games, especially “Call of Duty”. He enjoyed being outside and was always energetic. With a nickname like “Monkey”, he loved to joke and make others smile and laugh. He was always thinking of others and had a heart of gold. Dawson left an unforgettable impression on so many lives.
Dawson leaves behind to cherish his memory, father and mother: Bryan and Tequila Rapp of Virginia; his aunt Brandi Stone of Waynesburg, Ky, brothers: Jermain Rapp and Malachi Cope both of Virginia, Jace Henson of Scottsburg, IN; sisters: Hailee Stone of Waynesburg, Ky and Justic Cope of Virginia; paternal grandparents, Carolyn Randall and Denton Randall; along with beloved cousins, aunts and uncles, and host of friends, young and old, too many to mention.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 2pm-4pm in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with a funeral service to begin at 4pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dawson A. Rapp Memorial Fund C/O Southern Oaks Funeral Home.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Dawson A. Rapp.
Dear Rapp Family,
I am so sorry to read about the sudden loss of your dear loved one, Dawson. Even though I do not know you personally, I would like to offer my sincere condolences. May you all draw comfort and hope from God’s Word the Bible where he promises, “He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will morning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away” (Rev. 21:4). Isn’t it comforting to know our Heavenly Father will wipe away all things that cause us sadness? His beloved son also promises that, “All those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out” (John 5:28-29). Just imagine seeing Dawson again, what a joyful time that will be. In the meantime, God assures you, “He is close to all the broken-hearted, and he saves those crushed in spirit” (Ps. 34:18). It is my hope that these promises will give you comfort now and a real hope for your future. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow.