Walter E. Lawson

CHURCH HILL – Walter E. Lawson, 86, passed away on January 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.

Walt was born in Eidson, TN, to Ruth Lawson and Ross Moneyhun on May 31, 1932. He was a retired self-employed carpenter and building contractor. Walt loved to stay busy. Work and family were his passions, and he enjoyed spending time in the garden and wood working. Family gatherings, including cookouts and Rook tournaments, were his favorite.
He is preceded in death by brother, Ross Lawson of Edicott City, MD and sister, Hallie Bennett of Church Hill.

Walt is survived by a loving family which included his wife, Della Ruth Lawson; children, Kathy Simpson (Basil) , Sue Odom both of Church Hill and Gary Lawson of Atlanta, GA; four grandchildren, Travis Simpson (Heather) of Chattanooga, Amber Simpson of Endicott, NY, Amanda Short (Josh) of Church Hill, Kellie Simpson (Nick) of Fall Branch, step grandchild Darrell Odom (Nickie) of Gray, TN; six great grandchildren, Wesley, Hannah, Ruthie, Zach, Josiah, and Mary; brothers Claude Lawson (Helen), Jimmy Lawson, Bill Lawson; sisters Ann Walker, Bobbie Bernard (Brad), Francis Frost (Larry); including several nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 5:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Larry Anderson officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 21 at Church Hill Memory Gardens. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:15 AM to go in procession.

Pallbearers will be Basil Simpson, JR., Travis Simpson, Josh Short, Darrell Odom, Kevin Tryner, & Nick Rycek.

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Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lawson family.