RICHMOND, Ind. – Robert “Neil” Dawes, age 89, of Richmond, Indiana, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Reid Health.

Born November 22, 1933, in Liberty, Indiana, to George and Maida Calkins Dawes, Neil was a life-long resident of this community. He was a Liberty High School graduate and worked as a carpenter in new home construction. Neil enjoyed gun and knife collecting, and fishing. He was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Korean War.

Survivors include his son, Darrin (Vicki) N. Dawes, of Centerville, Indiana; grandchildren, Katie L. (R.J.) Hampton, and Ryan N. (Katie) Dawes, all of Centerville, Indiana; great granddaughter, Maelyn Hampton; and sister, Judy Holmes of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet S. Curts Dawes, who passed away on November 1, 2004; parents; brother, Jonathan Allen Dawes; sister, Sharon Raley; granddaughter, Sarah Mae Dawes, who passed away on November 9, 2001; and his dog Jake.

A Celebration of Life for Robert Neil Dawes will be held at a later date….