He was a retired Building Systems employee in Dumas, AR, a United States Vietnam War Veteran and a Baptist. Paul enjoyed hunting and fishing with his brothers and going on trips with his wife to Branson. He was also a member of the VFW where he was a former Commander. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Naron; two sisters, Louise Lawson House and Betty Jane Lawson; and a brother, Jessie Lee Lawson.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Tammy Ross Lawson of Monticello; his children, Timmy Lawson and Tina Lawson Hall and husband Troy all of Missouri; brothers, James Lawson, Robert Lawson, Don Lawson and Thomas Lawson all of Monticello; step-children, Amy Salazar and husband Chris of Monticello and James Savage and wife Whitney of Possum Valley; fifteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to issue a special ''thank you'' to Dermott Nursing Home staff and the VA Hospital ICU and Pallative Care Units for the excellent care given to Paul and Tammy.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello. You can sign Paul's guestbook registry on this page.
Condolences(6)
Sherry O'Neill -Rawls
Monticello, AR Friday, May 10, 2024 Tammy & family, I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Paul was one of the sweetest men ever. He was such a good person, a true gentleman. I never heard him say an unkind word. The world needed more men like him. I'm sorry I cannot attend the funeral tomorrow because of other responsibilities, but please know that I share your sorrow. I pray that God will give you strength & comfort. Again, I'm so sorry; my thoughts & prayers are with you. God bless you. Love, hugs & prayers.~ Sherry~Steve Davis
Little Rock, AR Friday, May 10, 2024 Tammy,Praying for you and your family!! Sending much love your way and prayers to keep you going!
Laura Lawson
Lexington, MS Thursday, May 9, 2024 Praying for Tammy and all of the family.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Dear Tammy, I am so sorry about Paul's passinig. You and the rest of his family have my prayers of comfort at this sad time!JERRY & Sara Jordan
Maumelle, AR Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Paul was a classmate and good friend, prayers for his family.Jim Lawson
Monticello, AR Wednesday, May 8, 2024 As being Pauls oldest living brother. I wish to express my innermost feelings of family love for all of my brother Paul's family. I loved my brother Paul very much, we shared a lot of things together in life, he and all of our family. Even though we have much sorrow and tears, we know that Paul is with our sweet JESUS now wrapped in his arms of love and no more suffering of pains. Our prayers of comfort and peace go out to all of Paul's family, we love you all.Paul's oldest brother was left out of the obituary. John David Lawson born in 1941 died in 1942.