Russell Terry Lawson

Lawson, Russell Terry, 85, of Louisville, KY passed away on January 1, 2018. Russell proudly served as a Sgt. in the Army National Guard. He was a Honorable Kentucky Colonel, as well as a member of FOP Lodge 614 Auxiliary, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 5 and an alumni of CPAA. He also was a member of the first graduating class of Eastern High School. Russell retired after 31 years of service with American Airlines. He will best be remembered as a renaissance man with a love of dining out and tinkering in his “man cave”. He was a beloved Dad, Daddy, Pappy, and Unca to everyone he met.

Preceding Russell in death are his parents; William Howard and Mary Emily Lawson, Brother; Willard Ray Lawson, Son; Stephen Douglas Lawson and Grandson; Matthew Steven Johnson.

Left to cherish the memory of Russell is his loving wife of 48 years, Sherilyn. His daughters; Connie Rae Lawson and Karyla Fae Neutz (Perry), Grandchildren; Wesley (Beth), Suzanne (Andrew), Jordan, Jacklynn, Angie (Jorge), Renae (David), Great-Grandchildren; Taylor, Alysia (Ashton), AJ, Audrey, Sydney, Matthew, Eli, Corbin and his great-great grandchild; Asher. His sisters; Joann (Bobby), Mary (Chuck) and sister-in-law; Elaine. Niece; Lisa (Chuck) and great-nieces; Rebecca and Sarah.

Visitation for Russell will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2018 from 11:00am – 7:00pm at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven. A celebration of Russell’s life will be held on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 10:00am at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven with entombment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park, 4400 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY 40218.

The family would like to say a special thanks to all the therapist and health care professionals who worked with Russell with the love and compassion that he deserved.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s hospital, www.stjude.org/give or Supporting Heros, www.supportingheroes.org/donate.