John E. Lawson, Jr.
John Lawson, 82, of Fountain Inn, widower of Eleanor Nichols Lawson, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 31, 2020 while at home with his family.
Born in Simpsonville, he was a son of the late John E. Lawson, Sr. and Mary Sloan Lawson. Mr. Lawson served our country in the U.S. Army and was the owner of Golden Strip Mobile Home Supply in Fountain Inn.
He is survived by his children, John E. Lawson, III of Simpsonville, and Sonny Lawson (Amanda Bowen) of Fountain Inn; his first wife, Margaret Louise Moore; his stepchildren, Tammy Stovall (Curtis) of Greer, Debby Chitwood (Mike) of Simpsonville, Terry Nichols (Amy) of Fountain Inn, and Jerry Nichols (Darlene) of Fountain Inn; grandchildren, Angelea Davis, Brandy Lawson, Dustin Lawson, Katie Gilstrap, Kristi Lawson, Jacob Lawson, Jonathan Lawson, Brandon Lawson, and Tyler Lawson; twelve great-grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicki Lynn Lawson; a son, Marty Earl Lawson; a granddaughter, Stacey Lawson; a grandson, Victor Lawson; and a brother, Levi Lawson
A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in Cannon Memorial Park.
Burial will follow with Military Honors. The family will receive friends following the Committal Service.
Friends may pay their respects on Monday, January 4, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Cannon Funeral Home.
To the Lawson family, I was saddened to learn that Jr. had passed away. We had been friends for many years. We had many fond memory’s from the early 60’s when I was a rookie police officer in Fountain Inn. We had remained friends since that time. He was always ready to lend a helping hand, and had a warm smile, each time that he saw you. I know that you,(the family) and all that knew him will miss him. May God make smooth the path before you in the days and months ahead. RIP my friend
Ray Brown, former Police Chief, in Fountain Inn
I am so saddened by the lost of my brother in law. We shared so many fun times together over the years I am going to miss our weekly conversation but I know you are in a better place with my sister and your family walking the streets of gold and celebrating in the house of the Lord Jesus Christ Rest In Peace we will all be together one day. Love you my friend.
Sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a first cousin to Ray and James Lawson. Also a second cousin to Neil, Mickie, and Ken Lawson. Our prayers are with your family. It had been a while since Neil and Ken had been in contact with John.