Eric Lee Lawson
1965 - 2020
Eric Lee Lawson
1965 - 2020
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December 27, 1965 - October 30, 2020
Union, South Carolina - Eric Lee Lawson, age 54, joined his Heavenly Father on October 30, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on December 27, 1965 in Union, SC, he was the youngest son of Joan B. Lawson and the late Donald R. Lawson, Sr.
Eric is survived by his daughters, Maya Rainwater Lawson and Maria Bishop Lawson of Lexington, SC; his loving mother, Joan (Gran) Lawson; his devoted friend Lory Sommer; brothers Russell Lawson (Kathy) of Roebuck, SC and Barry Lawson (Kristen) of Clemson, SC along with his nieces Calli Santifort (Taylor) of Charlotte, NC and Mallori Farkas (Jake) of Spartanburg, SC.
He is predeceased by his father Donald Russell Lawson, Sr.; paternal grandparents Harold A. and Ruby W. Lawson, and his maternal grandparents Roy C. and Madge H. Bishop. His adoring dog, Gipper, and several beloved cats.
Eric graduated from Union High School in 1984 and the University of South Carolina in 1990, where he obtained a degree in Journalism. He worked for the SC Commission for the Blind before moving to Spartanburg, SC. While living in Spartanburg, he worked for the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, Converse College, and Limestone University. He relocated to Greenwood, SC, in 2013 where he was employed by Lander University for the remainder of his career.
Eric will be remembered as a loving father, devoted to his family, his beloved pets, and his University of S.C. Gamecocks. He enjoyed spending his free time with family and friends.
Graveside Services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, November 6, 2020 at Union Memorial Gardens conducted by the Rev. Doug Estes. The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside service at the cemetery.
The family would like to extend a heart filled thanks to Hospice of the Upstate for their compassionate care and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson, SC.
The family will be at the home of his brother, Russell Lawson, 457 Moores Crossing, Roebuck, SC 29376.
S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home
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BRIAN POTTS
November 8, 2020
Eric my friend, you will be missed greatly! I will cherish our friendship and the crazy times we shared as students at USC. Glad we were able to stay in touch through the years. Hold me a spot at the bar, I will see you on the flip side for that drink! Peace and love Brother!
Madelyn V Young
November 7, 2020
R.I.P., Eric, you have left us too soon. Thank you for teaching me how much fun it is to river kayak and for turning me on to The Fixx. You will live on in our memories.
Ruthetta S Shannon
November 7, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Eric Lawson! I worked directly with Eric at the South Carolina Commission for the Blind. Eric was a happy young man always with a smile on his face. He was a positive influence with staff and clients. May GOD BLESS YOU and add comfort to your hearts at this time!
Gidget Granger
November 6, 2020
Eric, what a dear friend you were. You will be greatly missed. I love you and will miss you. My heart is broken. Prayers go out to your family and your precious daughters.
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Dorothy Threatt
November 5, 2020
I worked with Eric at the South Carolina Commission for the Blind. He was a pleasure to work with. He always seemed to be happy to see me and would always greet me with such a big smile. Of course, I had to smile too! I know his family and friends will miss him greatly. May your love for each other carry you through your grief.
Tony Lenti
November 5, 2020
I will miss this kind and gentle man. He was part of our "lunch group," and he was always witty, wise, and wonderful. I am saddened by his passing and offer prayers to his family and friends.
Daniel Harrison
November 3, 2020
I worked with Eric at Lander. We were both on the Mezzanine Level of the Learning Center (though at opposite ends), but we would bump into each other and exchange pleasantries at the restroom or the drinking foundation. It is funny, I was just thinking about him the other day in the context of reflecting upon “things missed” due to the Covid shutdown. (Lander is not officially shutdown but due to the virus, people are simply not spending as much time on campus as they used to. I was thinking about how important casual relationships (such as I had with Eric, what sociologists call ‘weak ties’) are important for people and organizations. They help keep us grounded and in the loop. I am so sorry that I will no longer have Eric in my social orbit. I did not know Eric well, but he was always very nice and conversational. He always had a smile on his face. I told him once that I thought he had a great radio voice which made him laugh. I had no idea he was ill. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I know he will he missed.
Fern
November 2, 2020
Heartfelt prayers to Eric’s family.
I worked with Eric at Lander, he was a wonderful colleague.
We always shared about family, he loved his girls.
He was a gentle soul who will be missed.
Much love, Fern
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