Carlis Edward Dawson, 67, died Feb. 11, 2010, at Indian River Medical Center.
He was born in St. Louis and lived in Vero Beach for the past 13 years. He was a graduate of Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, Ill.
Before retirement, he spent 15 years as a supervisor for Anheuser Busch in St. Louis. He taught for 10 years in the Mehlville, Mo., School District.
He served as a sponsor for many members of AA. He was a member of Lakewood Park United Methodist Church, Fort Pierce.
He also was a member of the Masonic Auroa Lodge 267 in St. Louis.
Survivors include his daughter, Steffany Gornak of Vero Beach; brother, Doug Dawson of Broken Arrow, Okla.; and one grandson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach, 6230 77th St., Vero Beach, FL 32961.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 22 at Lakewood Park United Methodist Church, Fort Pierce.
Arrangements are by Aycock Funeral Home, Fort Pierce. A guest book may be signed at aycock-hillcrest.com.