Jade Darnell Dawson, 60, of Lithia Springs, GA., was born June 26, 1964, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Albert Eugene Sayles and Cheryl Diane Dawson.

Jade attended school in the Duquesne school district where he graduated, and later attended college. Jade was employed as a Machinist in the Fabrication industry. He was a former resident of Duquesne and a member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Duquesne PA.  

Jade departed this life on September 20, 2024, in Georgia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cheryl Dawson, and sister, Dawn Dawson-Cash. 

Jade is survived by his loving spouse, Sandra; two sons, David Dawson, and Israel Dawson; two daughters, Tonya Dawson, and India Dawson; and 2 grandchildren, siblings, Danni Dawson-Hill, and Minnie Dawson-Thomas, Damu Dawson-Thomas; Tonja Sayles Dublin, Kevin Nelson, Gina Chandler, Alan Chestang, Tenine Chestang, plus 16 other siblings and great uncle Crosby D. "Uncle Bosco"(Georgianna) Dawson and aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.