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LAWSON, Jesse C. age 45, of Dayton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 23, 2014. A native Daytonian born January 22, 1969, a graduate of Chaminade-Julienne High School, Class of 1987 and Wright State University in 1995 with a BS degree. He was a member of Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church and employed with Improved Construction Company. Preceded in death by his parents, John & Julia (Little) Lawson. He leaves to mourn, daughters, Ashanti & Aaliyah Lawson; brother, John A. Lawson; sister, Holly Lawson; aunt, Adele Little; uncles, John Douglas & Garry Lee Little; very special aunt, Dr. Roma Little-Walker; 2 nephews; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held 11 am Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church, 3317 Hoover Avenue. Calling hour 10 am Saturday at the church until the time of service at which time family will receive friends. Arrangements entrusted to the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. In lieu of flowers, all donations can be sent to The Dayton Foundation, Thomas & Frances Taylor Memorial Fund-#7545, 40 N. Main St., Suite 500, Dayton, OH 45423. Online condolences may be expressed at [email protected]
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Holly and John John,
My prayers are with you. I can remember Jesse being with big sister and me being with my big brother. Jesse had such and fun and outgoing spirit. He will forever be missed.
Much love,
Crystal (Baker) Locke and family
Savannah, Georgia
September 15, 2014
John & Holly the Dolphin & Shehee Family is praying hard for the both of you an I hope an pray that the Lord give you both the strength
Tish Rutledge (Shehee)
September 10, 2014
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Tisha Lawson
September 5, 2014
Jesse's spirit is one that will be sorely missed...may he rest in eternal peace. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Annesa Cheek (Payne)
September 4, 2014
John you and your family have my sympathy
Connie Beal
September 3, 2014
In God's care rest in peace
Dwayne Bickham ,Sr.
September 3, 2014
We send our love, prayers, and blessing to John and Holly we miss Jesse so much. I'm glad God put us together a week before his passing I had car trouble and my brother Jesse looked out for me dropping me off and picking me up the conversations we shared was priceless. Always and forever in our heart!
Bell-Trent
September 2, 2014
I'm sad to hear that Jesse has passed, to the family he was truly loved and wil never be forgotten Darryl Simpson.
Darryl Simpson
September 1, 2014
May you find a peace in the life to come. Always in our hearts. DCES Class of 1983
Moira Vera
August 31, 2014
May you rest in peace Jesse! My condolences to your family. I pray that GOD heals their hurting hearts.
Anissa Burns
August 31, 2014
May Jesse now rest peacefully in God's loving arms.....wishing the family peace in this time of loss. Thanks for the memories Jesse!
Jacquelyn Mosley
August 31, 2014
I bless you and your family with all the love and light of my being. I am very sorry for your loss. Elizabeth Porter
August 31, 2014
Holly & John,
We are thinking of you and send our heartfelt condolences. May God Bless your family in this time of sorrow.
Debbie & Darrell Tall
August 30, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 30, 2014
I offer my prayers to the Lawson family as you mourn the passing of your brother, father, uncle and friend. May Jesse's spirit rest in peace in the arms of our Savior Jesus the Christ. Wishing you all God's peace and love through this valley of sorrow.
Kathleen Henderson
August 30, 2014
Family you are in my prayers!!!! So sorry for your loss. Jesse was kind and will be missed. May Yeshua bring you comfort and peace.
Eti Jones
August 30, 2014
You will truly be missed, sorry about your loss John.
Leslie Lovett
August 29, 2014
Dear Lawson Family,
The Kirksey family extends to your family our deepest condolences. We will be praying for all of you. May God bless you and provide you comfort in this hour of need.
Kendall Kirksey and Family
Kendall Kirksey
August 29, 2014
So sad .. My condolences to you and Holly during your bereavement. May the Lord comfort you.
Gretchen Carter Moore
August 29, 2014
John and Holly,
I am deeply sadden to hear about Jesse. I pray that The Lord will give you strength during this difficult time. Bless you all.
Jeannine
August 29, 2014
Holly and John John - I'm so saddened to hear about your loss. You guys are all in my prayers and may God comfort you.
Joan McCray (Bonner)
August 29, 2014
Dear John and Holly,
I'm very sorry about Jesse. I'm praying for you and his little ones.
All my love,
Ada
Ada Coleman
August 29, 2014
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF YOUR BEREAVEMENT. WE PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEND HIS COMFORTER TO HEAL YOU AND GIVE YOU REST.
STROMAS FLOWERS
August 29, 2014
Family so sad to hear about my fried Jesse. You are in my prayers!!!
My condolences,
Tonya Young and Family (my #937.329.0883)
August 29, 2014
John and Holly,
So sorry to learn of Jesse's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Teresa Giles
August 29, 2014
Hello Holly you are in my prayers and my thoughts. I will continue to think of you and John.
Rene Wright
August 29, 2014
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