He is survived by his daughter Michele Lawson; grandson Jaylen Michael Lawson; granddaughter Gianna Katherine Lawson; sisters Doris Massey and her husband Jerry, and Marie Clifton; brother James Lawson and his wife Keeta; niece Billie Jean Massey; and his lady friend Cheryl Southall.
Michael was in the construction business as a pipe fitter. He was of Baptist faith.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, 20, 2017, at Community Funeral Services Chapel, with the Rev. Daniel Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Arrangements are by Community Funeral Services, 109 Fontaine Drive, Ridgeway, VA, 24148
