JOHN RYAN DAWSON, 27 was born on February 13, 1981 in Houston, Texas to Marguerite Dawson and the late Dwight L. Dawson of Houston. John left in peace on April 11, 2008 at his home in Houston. He will forever be remembered for his love of life, music, the outdoors, his entrepreneurial spirit and magnetic personality. John was a graduate of Stratford High School, the University of Houston Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, and had planned to attend Law School in the future. John was also a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity as well as the Port Bay Club in Rockport, Texas. John is survived by his loving Mother and Stepfather, Marguerite and Mike Krenek; two brothers, Alan M. Dawson and William S. Dawson; step-sister Erin Krenek; step-brother Michael Krenek and his wife Faith. John will forever be remembered by his loving "Grammy" Janice Rovello and Charles Rovello, devoted Uncle; Robin Dawson and his many aunts, uncles and cousins as well as countless friends and Frat-brothers. A memorial service will be held for John on Wednesday April 16th 2008 at 12:30 PM in the Memorial Oaks Funeral Home Chapel at IH-10 and Eldridge Pkwy. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Ducks Unlimited (www.ducks.org) or Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation (www.tpwd.state.tx.us) We Love You John-John!