Thomas H. Lawson, 76, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was born October 20, 1947, in Little Rock Arkansas, to parents Herbert and Francis (Rainey) Lawson. Thomas graduated high school in 1965 and then moved to get his associate's degree at the University of Arkansas. He joined the United States Air Force in Little Rock Arkansas in December of 1965, and eventually earned the rank of Sergeant before his honorable discharge after 4 years of service. Thomas married Sylvia (Pendergrass) on November 15, 1969, in the Church of Christ in Wichita.
Thomas spent many years as an office supply and furniture salesman, representing several companies. During his free time, he indulged in his passions for fly fishing, hunting, and golfing. His family was important to him, and they often enjoyed going on trips to Disney or exploring different destinations together. Thomas cherished every moment spent with his loved ones.
He is preceded in death by his parents. Thomas is survived by his loving wife, child Shannon (Scott) Antone of Kansas, brothers Gordon (Marlene) Lawson of Oklahoma, and Terry Don (LeeAnn) Lawson of Arkansas, grandchildren Matthew Thomas Antone of Nevada, and Jack Carter Antone of Kansas, great-grandchild Walker Scott Antone of Nevada, 6 nieces and nephews, and multiple great-nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 1 PM at DeVorss Flanagan – Hunt Mortuary located at 201 S. Hydraulic Ave., Wichita, KS 67211. Following will be a burial at Kechi Township Cemetery located at 6523 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67219.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial donation to the Leukemia Society www.lls.org.
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