From Billy Williams: Paul Wiley ("Koot") Dawson III passed away in his sleep on December 26, 2025. Koot's daughter Jessica provided details about his celebration of life, which was held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, at Covenant Baptist Church, 3535 Delree Street, West Columbia, SC. Jessica said that anyone who knew Koot was invited to attend, and she mentioned specifically his "old Citadel buddies."