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Obituary
FRED L. LAWSON
Fred Lowen Lawson, 87 of Huntington, WV, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012 in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, WV. He was born September 29, 1924 in Huntington, WV the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Betty Elizabeth Dillon Lawson. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Peggy Elizan (Simmons) Lawson of Huntington, WV and one daughter, Susan L. Lawson of Huntington, WV. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, Robert Gessler and one sister-in-law, Sue Gessler both of Ocala, FL. He was also preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters, one of whom raised him, Verna Mae Templeton. He was a retired Yard Master from C&O Railroad and was a former member and Deacon of Pea Ridge Baptist Church, a current member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church and a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing. There will be no public services and a private burial will be held at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Huntington, WV. Henson Mortuary, Barboursville is caring for the family.
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