Lester Eugene Lawson was born on December 21, 1933, the fourth of six children to George and Florence Lawson in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Lester passed away peacefully on June 26, 2018. He is proceeded in death by his parents, George and Florence, his sisters Jewel and Wanda, his brother George, his son Michael, mother-n-law Ellen Lavada Bedsole, sister-n-laws Erline and Linda Bedsole, and brother-n-law Paul Chapman.
He leaves behind the love of his life for 45 years, Annette, and children Debbie, Gail, Jimmy, Jeff, Joey, and Jerry, and daughter-n-laws Norma and Donna, eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and many other family members, friends, and neighbors. Lester loved life and he adored his family, especially his wife, Annette. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.