Richard Lawson
Thursday, June 4, 2009 10:20 AM CDT
WORTHAM — Richard (Rick/Stark) Lawson, 50, of Wortham, MO passed away June 3, 2009 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1959 in Bonne Terre.
He was a member of the Ironworkers Local 396 for 18 years, an active member of the Leadwood Fire Department for 34 years, and as a teen, worked for Frankies Texaco in Leadwood; was united in marriage on July 2, 1981 to Barbara Hall Lawson.
Preceded in death by Grandparents, Adonis and LaVida Young, Louis and Madge Lawson; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Leon and Georgia Hall; Step-son, Troy (Buck) Dunlap; Step-grandson, Christopher D. Dunlap
Survived by Wife, Barbara (Hall) Lawson; Daughter, Amber Lawson of St. Louis; Step-son, Bob Dunlap and Angie of Potosi; Grandsons, Derek (Scooter) Dunlap and Miles Davis; Parents, Frank and Shelby Lawson of Leadwood; Brother, Darren Lawson and Myra of De Soto; Sister, Dee Dee (Lawson) Sansoucie and Tracy of Irondale; and many nieces, nephews and special friends.
Visitation Friday, June 5, 2009, 5 p.m. at C Z Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge. Services Saturday at 11 a.m. at C Z Boyer & Son Chapel in Desloge. Interment at Adams Cemetery, Frankclay. Memorials may be made to Friends of Fire District 3800.
He was a member of the Ironworkers Local 396 for 18 years, an active member of the Leadwood Fire Department for 34 years, and as a teen, worked for Frankies Texaco in Leadwood; was united in marriage on July 2, 1981 to Barbara Hall Lawson.
Preceded in death by Grandparents, Adonis and LaVida Young, Louis and Madge Lawson; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Leon and Georgia Hall; Step-son, Troy (Buck) Dunlap; Step-grandson, Christopher D. Dunlap
Survived by Wife, Barbara (Hall) Lawson; Daughter, Amber Lawson of St. Louis; Step-son, Bob Dunlap and Angie of Potosi; Grandsons, Derek (Scooter) Dunlap and Miles Davis; Parents, Frank and Shelby Lawson of Leadwood; Brother, Darren Lawson and Myra of De Soto; Sister, Dee Dee (Lawson) Sansoucie and Tracy of Irondale; and many nieces, nephews and special friends.
Visitation Friday, June 5, 2009, 5 p.m. at C Z Boyer & Son Funeral Home in Desloge. Services Saturday at 11 a.m. at C Z Boyer & Son Chapel in Desloge. Interment at Adams Cemetery, Frankclay. Memorials may be made to Friends of Fire District 3800.
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r scherffius posted on Monday, June 8th, 2009 at 12:03 am
franky,shelby,and family - i am so saddened by the news of ricks passing. he was a great guy and friend.i remember when my youngest son ralphy was born,he weighed 9lbs 4 oz,s. i pulled into frankys station with my new son and rick came out to see him.the first thing out of ricks mouth was "god look at the size of that one! hes for sure a keeper!"colette wrote about it in ralphys baby book. that was 22 years ago. rick will always be remembered fondly.prayers go out for all of you in this horribly trying time. ralph and colette scherffius
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autumn posted on Friday, June 5th, 2009 at 8:26 pm
Frankie and Shelby,
Our hearts go out to you at this time I know the hurt will never leave Just hold on to the good times. May "GOD" help you in these days ahead.Ilove you both and wish there a way to hold you in my arms.Judy
Our hearts go out to you at this time I know the hurt will never leave Just hold on to the good times. May "GOD" help you in these days ahead.Ilove you both and wish there a way to hold you in my arms.Judy
lorianna71 posted on Friday, June 5th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Dee-Dee, Tracey, Frankie & Ashley
We were sorry to hear of your brothers passing. He is at peace now and you are all in our prayers and thoughts. Even though we didn't know your brother, you guys mean alot to us.
God Bless all of you
The Dickerson Family
We were sorry to hear of your brothers passing. He is at peace now and you are all in our prayers and thoughts. Even though we didn't know your brother, you guys mean alot to us.
God Bless all of you
The Dickerson Family
wendy posted on Thursday, June 4th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
shelby i am so sorry to hear of your sons passing. you are in our prayers.
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