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Laurence Roy “Larry” Lawson

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Laurence Roy “Larry” Lawson

Birth
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA
Death
14 Oct 2015 (aged 98)
USA
Burial
Cremated, Other Add to Map
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Laurence Roy Lawson

Laurence Roy Lawson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, October 14, 2015 at the age of 98. Larry was born in Lansing, Michigan, September 1, 1917, the son of the late Roy and Shirley (Williams) Lawson. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked at Motor Wheel Corporation for 38 years, retiring in 1978. Larry was a devoted family man who loved gardening, reading, woodworking, fishing, boating, and the great outdoors - especially the family cottage on Drummond Island.

Larry is survived by his wife of 68 years; Eloise, sons; Gary (Rhonda) Lawson of Laingsburg, Michigan and Craig (Fran) Lawson of Grand Ledge, Michigan. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Chris Lawson, Matthew (Jamie) Lawson, Ryan (Carrie) Palmer, Nathan Palmer, Stephen Lawson, Stacey (Kevin) Tinsley, Sam Lawson and 12 great grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenneth and great grandchildren; Little Gary Lawson and Quinn Tinsley.

A memorial service will be Saturday, October 24, 2015, 11:00 AM at Mt. Hope Church, Garden Chapel, 202 S. Creyts Road, Lansing, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be given to McLaren Visiting Nurse and Hospice, 2316 S. Cedar Street, Suite 600, Lansing, Michigan 48910. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Grand Ledge. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com.
Laurence Roy Lawson

Laurence Roy Lawson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, October 14, 2015 at the age of 98. Larry was born in Lansing, Michigan, September 1, 1917, the son of the late Roy and Shirley (Williams) Lawson. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and worked at Motor Wheel Corporation for 38 years, retiring in 1978. Larry was a devoted family man who loved gardening, reading, woodworking, fishing, boating, and the great outdoors - especially the family cottage on Drummond Island.

Larry is survived by his wife of 68 years; Eloise, sons; Gary (Rhonda) Lawson of Laingsburg, Michigan and Craig (Fran) Lawson of Grand Ledge, Michigan. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Chris Lawson, Matthew (Jamie) Lawson, Ryan (Carrie) Palmer, Nathan Palmer, Stephen Lawson, Stacey (Kevin) Tinsley, Sam Lawson and 12 great grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenneth and great grandchildren; Little Gary Lawson and Quinn Tinsley.

A memorial service will be Saturday, October 24, 2015, 11:00 AM at Mt. Hope Church, Garden Chapel, 202 S. Creyts Road, Lansing, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be given to McLaren Visiting Nurse and Hospice, 2316 S. Cedar Street, Suite 600, Lansing, Michigan 48910. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Grand Ledge. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com.


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