Bobby Wilbert Lawson

Bobby Wilbert Lawson, born June 15, 1931 in Ramsey, TN, joined his beloved wife Leone who has passed just weeks prior, on October 19, 2021. They were parishioners at the Immaculate Conception and St. Albert the Great Catholic Church.

He is survived by sister, Wanda Adams; son, Leon; daughter, Roberta and granddaughter, Kara. He loved his family fiercely and was affectionately known as Daddio, GranDad, Uncle Bob and not to be forgotten, B.W.

Bob served his country in the U.S. Navy for 30 years, rising to the rank of Chief Quarter Master S.S. He was a Seaman on the U.S.S. Segundo, U.S.S. Irwin, and also commanding the flotilla River Division 571, June - August 1971 in Vietnam. Among many other honors he was awarded the Bronze Star medal (with combat "V") for meritorious service from June 1970 - June 1971.

Bobby and Leone met at the Pentagon and then embarked on a long life together travelling the country with their family. They were married 64 years. He was an active man with a creative mind, learning a new instrument (harmonica to banjo), language or hobby (juggling). As time went on his interest in gardening grew, keeping him close to the nature he thrived in. Bobby enjoyed cajoling with friends and family yarning tales and cracking jokes while flashing that knowing smile.

A visitation for Bobby will be held on October 30, 2021 from 4-5:30pm at Berry Highland West, 9913 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932, followed by a funeral service at 5:30pm with Fr. Alex Hernandez officiating. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BerryHighlandWest.com for the Lawson family.