Oliver C. (Wally) Dawkins
June 24, 1929 - August 8, 2021
Oliver C. (Wally) Dawkins, 92, died Sunday August 8. Wally was a graduate of Louisville Male High School and Washington and Lee University and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a career Insurance professional and former General Agent of Massachusetts Mutual. Wally was an avid national class age group runner and finished in the top 5 in the National Masters Championships. He ran competitively until he was almost 80. Wally is survived by his wife of 70 years, Beverly, daughters Lisa (Deepak), and Laura, and son Bruce (Kelley), Grandchildren Brooks (Katrina), Sara (Will), Chethan, Alison, Scott, Ann and Elizabeth, Great-Grandchildren Elsie and Leyton. Preceding him in death were his sister Ann and his son-in-law Taufiq. There will be a private ceremony. Memorials to Hosparus, 3532 Ephraim McDowell Dr, Louisville, KY 40205.
Oliver C. (Wally) Dawkins, 92, died Sunday August 8. Wally was a graduate of Louisville Male High School and Washington and Lee University and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a career Insurance professional and former... View Obituary & Service Information