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Lillard Lawson, Jr. Eaton Rapids Lillard Lawson, Jr., age 73, died October 23, 2010. He was born January 15, 1937 in Metropolis, IL to Lillard and Arietta (Morris) Lawson. A retiree of General Motors, he also served in the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged from the US Army. He was preceded in death by his son, Rocky Lee Lawson. Surviving are his wife, Pattie; 2 daughters, Rhonda Lawson, Wondra (Jay) Vanian; one son, Jimmy Lawson; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; special niece, Kimberly Masseau (Jeff); and great-niece, Jessica. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2010, at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 621 S. Jefferson, Mason, MI with interment immediately following in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mason. The family will receive friends Wednesday at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the American Legion Browne-Cavender Post #148, PO Box 181, Mason, MI 48854. On-line condolences may be made at www.gorslineruncimanmason.com

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Oct. 26, 2010.

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Cynthia Lawson

October 23, 2011

Dear Daddy,
Today you have been gone 1 year it just seems like yesrday we were talking in you kicthen, many years I didnot get the chance to tell you of some of my feelings in my heart but I want you to know I have and will always love you even if you didnt think I cared I always have. Today it is so hard for me not to think about you every mimute of this day I have shown your picture to every one I really miss you and will always I love you, Cindy

cindy lawson

October 15, 2011

Dear Daddy, Almost one year ago we lost you, my it seems like yesterday and as I view pictures of you on line I see my son Riki look so much like you, I miss you ,I wish I could speak to you, oh but I have, when I am in Michigan I spend time right by your side I see my grandma and grandpa right near you with unlce Elton right by your side I will always remember you in my heart your daughter Cindy

cynthia ruiz

December 8, 2010

Dad, today is the blessed virgin day and i will say my prayers for both of us I lit this shining candle in your honor. hail mary full of grace please take my dad in your arms as you have done for me forgive the trespasses as we can forgive those who trespass agaisnt us lead us not into temptation but deliver from evil.


love your daugther

Pattie Lawson

November 2, 2010

My love, i have so many wonderful memories I could fill a book.You were my best friend, my lover, and my rock. You will always be with me no matter where I am or what I'm doing.And I will forever miss those beautiful blue eyes. I love you now and forever.

Tim Lawson

November 2, 2010

Uncle Jr,
I have fond memories of your lady forearm, fishing off your deck, catching a glimpse of Friday the 13th for the first time, your poodle (ehhh, no so fond there). You are with the lord now with my father and your brother, mother, father, sister, son...god bless you and your family.

Raz & Linda Villarreal

October 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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