The son of William and Bessie Lawson (nee Shawver), and brother to William Jr. and Betty Jean, Jim grew up in Bluefield Virginia. He was born on February 7, 1932, and at the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he served on the USS Northampton CLC-1.
Jim always had a strong work ethic and was a people person so after he graduated from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, he worked as a manager in a Lithography Company. He moved on to start his own Landscaping business and then became Property Manager for several of his properties in Philadelphia. He and his wife moved to Virginia then Florida where he continued to work hard. He worked at Sam’s Club in his golden years, then retired at the age of 89.
Jim loved the Florida sunshine, taking rides to the beach, going out to eat, and spending time with family. He was a true conversationalist and enjoyed talking to anyone he met.
Jim Lawson is survived by his wife Mary, his deceased former wife’s children: Nancy Lehman (Robert), William Lawson (Colleen), James Lawson (Diana), Kenneth Lawson (Tari) and Joan Smugar (Marc). He was grandfather to Philip, Matthew, Robin, Gregory, David, Simone, Charles, Lukas, Grant, and Anthony. He was great grandfather to Cassidy, Sean, Evelyn, and Benjamin. He was stepfather to Dr. George Whipple (Janice) and Thomas Whipple and step-grandfather to John Whipple, William Whipple and Thomas Whipple II.
A private service honoring Jim will be held at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia.
In lieu of flowers send donations to the American Heart Association.
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