Bill was employed with the Tennessee Department of Transportation for over 37 years and was a proud to be a 32nd degree Mason.
Preceded in death by his loving wife, Rebecca G. Lawson, to whom he was married to for 45 beautiful years; father and mother, Earl Lawson and Hellen Samples; brothers, Don Lawson and John Lawson; sisters, Betty Kerley and Nancy Simpson; Grandmother, Ella Samples.
Bill leaves behind to carry on his legacy his loving son, Dale Richard Lawson; devoted Grandson, William Christopher (Michelle) Lawson; brother, Jerry Lawson; sisters, Charlotte Bright and Earlene Watson.
Family will receive friends at Berry Highland South Funeral Home, 9010 E. Simpson Rd., Knoxville, TN 37920, on Saturday, January 18 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with a funeral service to follow at 7:00pm. Entombment services at Berry Highland South Cemetery, 9010 E. Simpson Rd., Knoxville, TN 37920, on Sunday, January 19 at 1:00pm with full military honors.