Richard Bartholomew Lawson passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on December 6, 2018 at the age of 76. Born on January 27, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late John and Thelma Lawson, Richard is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Mrs. Marilyn Lawson; Devoted father of Tammy Lawson Carter (Jed), Richard B. Lawson, Jr. (Jan) and Glen J. Lawson; Dedicated grandfather of five grandchildren and six great grandchildren; Beloved brother of Yvonne Lawson Hartman and the late Marilyn Lawson Reese, John J. Lawson, Jr., William Lawson, Thelma Lawson Arbour, Audrey Lawson Heausler, Jerry Lawson, Lawrence Lawson and Edna Lawson. Richard is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews which he leaves behind to cherish his memory. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services being held at WESTSIDE LEITZ-EAGAN FUNERAL HOME located at 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero, Louisiana. A mass will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 11:00am. Visitation will be held from 9:00am until 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that a donation be made in Richard’s memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (https://www.michaeljfox.org). Please express condolences at www.westsideleitzeagan.com.
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