“BUSTER”
November 15, 1950 – July 3, 2019
James E. Lawson, 68, passed away on July 3, 2019 in Palm Coast, Florida where he resided for the last 25 years. Jim was much loved and known as a gregarious guy who was loyal to his friends and fiercely proud of his service to his country. Plans are currently underway for internment at Arlington National Cemetery where his remains will be laid to rest.
Jim was born in Jellico, Tennessee and moved to Sidney, Ohio as an infant. He retired from active duty after serving the Navy as a radioman for 24 years. Jim’s last assignment was as chief radioman aboard the USS Mobile Bay (CG-53). During his naval career he served on the USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), USS England (CG-72) and USS Midway (CV-41). Other assignments included Naval Communications Station San Francisco, Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., Naval Supply Activity Vietnam, Commander Naval Forces Korea, Naval Communications Station Japan and Naval Communications Station San Diego. He eventually settled in Palm Coast, Florida where he married his beloved wife Sheree Maley of 23 years. During his time in Palm Coast, Jim was Quality Control Manager for the construction of the Ponte Vedra and Flagler bridges as well as other major projects in Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Sheree; his son, Jesse Lawson of San Diego, Calif.; his mother Billa Jean Lawson of Sidney, Ohio; sisters Brenda Harmon and Sandra Mohr of Cincinnati and Oxford, Ohio; brother, Randy Lawson of Fremont, Wisconsin; and grandsons, Caspian and Zephyr Lawson of San Diego; He is also survived by stepson Shane Hillard of Denton Maryland; stepdaughter, Stacie Peters of Easton, Maryland; grandchildren, Nichole, Shaina, Christian, Trenton, Ryleigh, Cruz and Roman; and great grandchildren, Dez, Kerrigan, Simone, Brysen, Teighan and Dempsey. He will also be greatly missed by his beloved Yorkie Gracie as well as extended family and many wonderful friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Lawson and infant sister, Connie Lawson.
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