Jerry Wayne Lawson

Jerry Wayne Lawson, born on August 10,1958, unexpectedly passed away at home, with his wife by his side, on February 29,2024 at the age of 65. He was preceded in death by his baby brother Stuart Wayne Lawson, his parents Oliver Stuart and Margaret Fultz Lawson and his father-in-law Frank Varljen. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Cindy Varljen Lawson, his three sons Justin Lawson (Katie), Cory Lawson (Jen) and Logan Lawson, his precious granddaughter Ella James Lawson, his sister Robin Baker (David), his mother-in-law Helen Varljen, his brother in law Frank Varljen (Dee), his sister in law Debbie V. Londeree (Paul), his nieces and nephews Cullen Baker (Liz), Caleb Baker, Cody Baker (Emilie), Jeffrey Varljen (Dabney), Betsie Ann Varljen, Peter Varljen, Samantha Varljen Grambo (Rory), Rachael Londeree, Savannah Rummel (Will), Brooke Venezia (Samantha), Macesin Smith and his many friends.

Jerry graduated from Virginia Tech and worked as a landscape designer with Watkins Nurseries. He adored being Ella’s Papa and loved his family; spending time by his sister’s pool and his annual trips with extended family to the beach where JBo (Jerry) was known for a shenanigan or two. He was an outdoorsman at heart and loved animals, especially his Redbone Coonhound dogs, Rachel and Porter. Whether in the woods hunting, on the river fishing, walking the shore collecting sea glass or exploring Alaska, on a once in a lifetime adventure, he was happiest in nature. Jerry and Cindy enjoyed road trips together whether it was a day trip or a long weekend to a small town to find antique treasure or hear a local’s story. Many memories were made down by the river with friends during their annual trout fishing trips in the mountains of Virginia. Jerry will be remembered especially for his quirky ways, his easy chuckle and his good heart. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay www.allianceforthebay.org or Trout Unlimited https://www.tu.org/ or Virginia Society of Landscape Designers, www.vsld.org in which a link will be provided for Jerry and donations made will go to the VSLD scholarship fund. A celebration of life will be held on April 6, 2024, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the American Legion Post 354, 4800 Welby Turn, Midlothian, VA 23113.