Kerwin Dawan Vasser, Sr. September 11, 1959 - October 22, 2023

Kerwin Dawan Vasser Sr., affectionately known as "Dawan", was born on September 11, 1959 to Clayborn Vasser Sr. and Norma Jean Vasser. Dawan was born and raised in Cairo, Illinois and graduated from Cairo High School. He relocated to San Jose, California for a few years and then moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. Dawan was friendly and quite a jokester. He had a playful personality and would have everyone laughing about the funny things he said. He had a very unique way with words but was very loving and giving to all.

Dawan LOVED music!!

Dawan pursued his interest of music, where he learned to play several musical instruments that included the keyboard, guitar and drums.  He always had a passion for all types of music and often when you would visit Dawan he would play the keyboard or one of his favorite albums for you.  Music would be on all the time at his house. He was a member of the local Cairo band "Sons of Soul". He always said the girls like "THE BOYS IN THE BAND!!"

Dawan is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Pompey Vasser and Millie Vasser; his maternal grandparents Verble Alcox and Georgia Alcox; his father and mother Clayborn Vasser Sr. and Norma Jean Vasser; and one sister, Pearline Vasser.

Dawan leaves to cherish precious memories: his children, Kerwin (KJ) Vasser Jr. (Ema) of Chicago, IL; Ashley Vasser-Logan (Jeremy) of Augusta, GA; Willie Mae Williams of Cordova, TN; and Kerri Vasser of Atlanta, GA.

Three brothers, Clayborn Vasser Jr. (Colly), Anthony Wendell Vasser, and Milton Baldwin (Ashley); six sisters, Patricia Young (Sherman), Shari Stone (Tony), Karen Thomas (Gerry), Ilene Vasser-Greer (Wardell), Angela Cross (Homer), and Valerie James; two Aunts, Carolyn Leonard and Sarah Alcox; close friends..The Tarvers, nine grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, loved ones and close friends!

Acknowledgements:

The family of KERWIN DAWAN VASSER SR., would like to thank everyone for the acts of kindness, thoughtfulness, prayers, flowers, expressions of condolences and donations during this very difficult time. A special thanks to U of C Hospital, Christ Hospital, Select Speciality Nursing Home, Apostle Bennie & Pastor Delores Fluellen and the Overflow Ministries Covenant Church family!

May God bless you all!

Gathering of family and friends is from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm, on  Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Walker Funeral Home,  7272 Hamilton Avenue, Mt. Healthy  (45231).   The memorial service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 3:00 pm.

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Herbert T. Walker III and Walker Funeral Home  are  honored to serve the Vasser family.  Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.